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Bringing Him Back
After losing their mother, Mía and Moi take refuge in a ramshackle family home, in the countryside, in the middle of nowhere. With them, Biel, Moi’s boyfriend. Together the three of them try to rest and heal the wounds. Especially in the case of Moi, who is recovering from a severe nervous breakdown. These are days of recovering family memories, some of them painful, of meeting again, of living without haste. The arrival of Mikel, Mía’s boyfriend, will alter the coexistence and disturb each of the inhabitants of the house in different ways. The tension grows until it explodes in an act of violence with irreversible consequences.
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Plot Summary
A young man returns to his hometown after his father's passing, only to find himself reconnecting with his childhood sweetheart. As they navigate their past and present, they explore the possibility of a renewed romance while confronting unresolved issues and the complexities of family.
Critical Reception
Bringing Him Back received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its heartfelt performances and emotional resonance, while some found its pacing to be slow at times. Audiences generally responded well to its themes of love, loss, and second chances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional depth and relatable characters.
Some viewers found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven.
The romantic chemistry between the leads was often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Bringing Him Back' generally highlight the film's touching story and the strong connection between the main actors. Many appreciated the film's focus on emotional healing and the rekindling of old flames. However, a segment of viewers felt the narrative could have been more dynamic.
Fun Fact
Director and star Cody T. Johnson also wrote the screenplay for 'Bringing Him Back', drawing inspiration from personal experiences with small-town life and family dynamics.
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