A Separation

2011 | 2h 3min | 7.9

Ugly truth, sweet lies.

A Separation
7.9
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Overview

A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.

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A Separation

2011 | 2h 3min
Drama
★ 7.9
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PACING
3.7
Slow Fast
COMPLEXITY
5.0
Casual Mind-Bending
ATMOSPHERE
5.0
Light Dark
VISUALS
5.2
Raw / Indie Epic / CGI
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE • CAREGIVER • CLASS

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