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The Search
2009·Movie
·1h 45min·
About
A filmmaker searches the Himalayas for an actor and actress to play the lead roles in his Tibetan opera.
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Questions about The Search
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Search worth watching?
53
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Search?
1 h 45 min
The Search runs 1 h 45 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Search?
Critics37
Audiences70
Not quite. Audiences rate The Search higher (70) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Search in?
Tibetan
It was made in Tibetan. Produced in China.
What tropes does The Search use?
Trauma-Induced AmnesiaParental SubstituteThe DeterminatorHeartwarming OrphanI Want My Mommy!Missed Him by That MuchOrphan's OrdealNarratorOrphanage of LoveMatch CutEmpathy Doll ShotFlashbackand 3 more
TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Search, including Trauma-Induced Amnesia, Parental Substitute, The Determinator.