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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.3).
Why Is the Sky Blue?
1981·Movie
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Why Is the Sky Blue? fingerprint
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Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch
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Almost a love story.
After financial struggles force her family to relocate, Babette is relegated to being their domestic maid. Next door, a single mother struggles to care for her mentally challenged adult son, Bobby. Babette agrees to look after Bobby when his mother is away. As they spend time together, her initial pity turns into a deep emotional bond, but their connection triggers immediate hostility from her family and the community.
Filipino DramaMental Health AwarenessSocietal StigmaForbidden LoveTragic RomanceFamily SecretsPsychological StrugglesRealistic PortrayalEmotional Depth
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Is Why Is the Sky Blue? plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching Why Is the Sky Blue??
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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is Why Is the Sky Blue? in English?
Filipino
No, it was made in Filipino.