Falling Angels
Falling Angels

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Falling Angels

2014
Movie
28 min
Faroese

The young Julia – the priest's daughter – falls in love with the beautiful Barbara, who just moved to the island. A story about forbidden love and the hard choices it leads to.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Poh Loo LeeGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman returns to her ancestral village in Malaysia after her father's death, only to discover a hidden family secret that challenges her understanding of her past. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a complex web of love, betrayal, and tradition that forces her to confront her own identity. The film explores themes of cultural heritage and the enduring impact of unspoken truths across generations.

Critical Reception

Falling Angels received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric visuals and Michelle Yeoh's compelling performance. Some found the pacing to be slow at times, but the emotional core of the story and its exploration of family dynamics were generally well-received.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually rich with a strong central performance from Michelle Yeoh.

  • Explores themes of heritage and family secrets with emotional depth.

  • Some viewers found the narrative development to be somewhat understated.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Falling Angels' is not widely available through Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote village in Malaysia, adding to its authentic portrayal of traditional life.

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