Purple
Purple

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Purple

2012
Movie
18 min
English

An actress plays lover to a face-blind man, and loses track of her audience.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Manny PuigGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young girl named Ellysalexandra lives a sheltered life with her loving but overprotective parents. When she begins to question the world outside her home, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that challenges her family's beliefs and her own understanding of love and loss. The film explores themes of innocence, faith, and the complexities of growing up.

Critical Reception

Purple (2012) received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors, others found the pacing to be slow and the narrative to be somewhat predictable. The film struggled to find a wide audience, becoming more of a niche independent film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a young girl's coming-of-age.

  • Critiqued for its deliberate pacing and lack of significant plot development.

  • Some found the film's message about faith and family to be touching, while others found it heavy-handed.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the production being a passion project for director Manny Puig and lead actress Ellysalexandra.

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