Berth
Berth

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Berth

2019
Movie
22 min
Portuguese

The relationship between a mother and her son, living on a sailboat, is disturbed by the arrival at the harbor of a group of young people, partying on the adjacent vessel. The mother realizes that her child sees in them a promise of a adolescence he never had.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Matthew McCarthyGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A psychological thriller about a reclusive individual who finds himself trapped in an isolated cabin. As winter sets in, he must confront his own demons and the unsettling reality of his confinement. With dwindling supplies and a creeping sense of dread, he questions whether the threat is external or a manifestation of his own fractured mind.

Critical Reception

Berth received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often highlighted its atmospheric tension and the lead actor's performance. Some reviews noted its slow burn pacing and a somewhat ambiguous ending, while others praised its exploration of isolation and psychological distress.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and suspense.

  • Noted for a strong central performance capturing psychological turmoil.

  • Some found the pacing too deliberate, and the conclusion lacking clear resolution.

Google audience: Audience reception for Berth is not widely available through specific Google user ratings or summaries.

Fun Fact

The film was shot almost entirely on location in a remote cabin to enhance its sense of isolation and claustrophobia.

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