We Don't Belong Here
We Don't Belong Here

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We Don't Belong Here

2017
Movie
92 min
English

A matriarch of a dysfunctional family is pushed to her tipping point by the disappearance of her son.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Mina ZanganehGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A teenage girl grapples with the chaotic and deeply dysfunctional dynamics of her family following a tragic event. As she tries to navigate her grief and the emotional turmoil, she uncovers long-buried family secrets that challenge her perception of reality and her place within the family unit. The film explores themes of trauma, memory, and the struggle for identity amidst profound familial dysfunction.

Critical Reception

As an independent film, 'We Don't Belong Here' received a limited release and garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics who praised its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from its lead cast. However, some reviewers noted its slow pacing and predictable narrative arc.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of grief and family trauma.

  • Applauded for compelling performances by the lead actors.

  • Some found the narrative pacing to be a bit too deliberate.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'We Don't Belong Here' is not widely documented on Google's platform, with limited available data regarding specific user sentiment.

Fun Fact

The film was notably one of Sarah Jessica Parker's first ventures into independent drama after her extensive work in television and romantic comedies.

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Gimly

Remember kids, if you eat all your vegetables just like We Don't Belong Here, then one day you'll grow up big and strong so you can be a _Donnie Darko_ ripoff too! _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished...