Things to Come
Things to Come

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Things to Come

2019
Movie
92 min
Mandarin

A young Chinese woman takes a job as a Japanese translator.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users88%
Director: Regina KingGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A sharp and witty woman navigates her life as a jazz singer and recent widow, figuring out how to move forward after her husband's unexpected death. She leans on her family and friends as she begins to reevaluate her life, her relationships, and her future. The film explores themes of grief, love, and self-discovery with humor and heart.

Critical Reception

Regina King's directorial debut was widely praised for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of grief and family. Critics lauded the performances, particularly from Kasi Lemmons, and the film's emotional resonance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful performances, especially Kasi Lemmons.

  • Applauded for its empathetic and realistic depiction of grief.

  • Noted for its strong directorial vision from Regina King.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's emotional depth and the compelling performances. Many viewers found it to be a moving and relatable story about loss and resilience.

Fun Fact

This film marked Regina King's feature directorial debut.

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