Moka
Moka

Movie spotlight

Moka

2016
Movie
89 min
French

Diane Kramer is led by one obsession: to find the driver of the mocha color Mercedes which hit her son and devastated her life. With a few belongings, some money and a gun, she goes to Evian, where she's learned the driver lives.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Frédéric MermoudGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A woman's life is shattered when her daughter is killed in a hit-and-run accident. Driven by grief and a burning need for justice, she embarks on a relentless search for the driver responsible. Her investigation uncovers a complex web of secrets and lies, leading her into a dangerous confrontation with a powerful and influential family.

Critical Reception

Moka received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and intricate plot. Some critics noted its deliberate pacing, but most agreed that the film effectively built suspense and delivered a compelling mystery.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping suspense and atmospheric direction.

  • Emmanuelle Devos delivers a powerful and nuanced performance.

  • The mystery unfolds with compelling twists and turns.

Google audience: Audience reception information for Moka is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Tatiana de Rosnay.

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Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

32/100 A woman pursues the people who killed her son in a hit-and-run ...and that's it. If you have a choice between watching this or watching grass grow, the grass may provide more excitement. A slightly different course of action and t...