Smoke
Smoke

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Smoke

2023
Movie
82 min
Malayalam

An underworld gang led by a woman faces unexpected events that disrupt lives in their neighborhood. Their town experiences a chain of incidents that turn the residents' lives upside down, affecting the criminal organization's operations.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Jan-Willem van den AkkerGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

Two estranged brothers, one a former boxer and the other a petty criminal, are forced to confront their past when their father's sudden death reunites them. As they navigate their grief and resentment, they uncover a dark secret that threatens to tear them apart even further.

Critical Reception

Smoke (2023) received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, praised for its strong performances and gritty atmosphere, though some found the pacing to be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the raw performances of its lead actors.

  • Acknowledged for its moody and atmospheric cinematography.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable narrative arc.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available for this particular film.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with the city's distinct industrial landscape playing a significant role in the film's visual identity.

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