Some Ruins
Some Ruins

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Some Ruins

2019
Movie
23 min
Spanish

While taking a road trip in their last attempt to fix their marriage, Carlos and Ofelia encounter a young mirror image of what they used to be.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Sarah GroceGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A reclusive ornithologist, haunted by a past tragedy, returns to her childhood home after her estranged mother's death. While sorting through her mother's belongings, she uncovers a hidden family history and a series of cryptic letters that suggest a darker truth behind her mother's life. As she delves deeper, she must confront her own grief and the secrets that have long been buried.

Critical Reception

Some Ruins received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Alice Eve. However, some found the pacing slow and the mystery's resolution less impactful than the build-up.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and compelling lead performance.

  • Some critics felt the narrative meandered and the conclusion was anticlimactic.

  • Appreciated for its exploration of grief and familial secrets.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and Alice Eve's portrayal of a character grappling with loss and uncovering family secrets. While some found the mystery aspect a bit underdeveloped, the overall sentiment was positive, with many enjoying the film's contemplative nature.

Fun Fact

The production team meticulously researched and recreated the specific types of flora and fauna relevant to the protagonist's ornithological work to add authenticity to the film's setting.

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