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Far Away
Serge is a long distance lorry driver between Morocco andEurope. In Tangier, he tries to reconcile with his former girlfriend, Sarah. She has refused to have anything to do with him since her mother’s death and intends to join her brother in Canada. Serge appeals to Sarah’s protector, a young Arab named Saïd, to allow him to meet up with Sarah, promising in return to smuggle Saïd into Europe...
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Plot Summary
In a post-apocalyptic world, survivors struggle to rebuild society under a totalitarian regime. A young woman, Eliana, discovers a hidden truth about the past that challenges the established order. As she seeks to uncover more, she finds herself in conflict with the authorities and must decide whether to conform or fight for freedom.
Critical Reception
Far Away (2001) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. It was largely overlooked upon its release, failing to make a significant impact on the film landscape. The film's ambitious themes were often undermined by its execution, leading to criticism regarding pacing and character development.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to explore profound themes of survival and societal control but struggles with a coherent narrative.
Character motivations are often unclear, and the pacing feels sluggish for a post-apocalyptic drama.
Despite a strong premise, the execution falls short, leaving viewers with a sense of unfulfilled potential.
Google audience: Google user reviews are largely unavailable for this film, suggesting it had minimal audience engagement or discussion.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a limited release, contributing to its obscurity.
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