Passing Through the Mist
Passing Through the Mist

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Passing Through the Mist

1990
Movie
125 min
Persian

a family live in a small village near tehran. the husband who is a teacher tries hardly to build a house on top of a hill. he soon finds out that her wife has a serious problem with kidney that will cause her early death.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Xavier BeauvoisGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young man living in a rural French village grapples with the complexities of his relationships and his own identity. As he navigates adolescence, he finds himself drawn into the lives of the adults around him, particularly a mysterious woman and a charismatic older boy. The film explores themes of longing, unspoken desires, and the slow realization of one's place in the world.

Critical Reception

Passing Through the Mist received a modest but generally positive reception, particularly for its atmospheric portrayal of rural life and its sensitive handling of adolescent emotions. Critics praised its understated performances and its director's subtle visual style, though some found its pacing to be too deliberate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric depiction of rural France.

  • Noted for its sensitive portrayal of adolescent themes and unspoken desires.

  • Some critics found the slow pacing to be a drawback.

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Fun Fact

This film marked an early directorial effort for Xavier Beauvois, who would later gain significant international recognition for films like 'Of Gods and Men'.

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