To Whom I Entrust This Longing
To Whom I Entrust This Longing

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To Whom I Entrust This Longing

2018
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Vietnamese

After the war, a soldier returns to his hometown. Far from his expectations of peace and happiness, the village is rife with turbulence, misogyny and outdated customs.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jane DoeGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A poignant drama exploring the enduring impact of a grandmother's legacy on her estranged granddaughter. When the granddaughter inherits an old family journal, she embarks on a journey to uncover hidden truths about her family's past and her own identity. Along the way, she confronts past traumas and opens herself up to the possibility of love and reconciliation.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its emotional depth and lead performances, while some found the pacing to be slow.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt storytelling and strong emotional core.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead actress, were a standout.

  • Some reviewers noted a deliberate, sometimes slow, narrative pace.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's touching narrative and the exploration of family relationships, finding it a moving and relatable experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Film at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The antique journal featured prominently in the film was a real family heirloom belonging to the director's own grandmother.

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