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Falling

2001Movie1 h 45 min

DramaRomance
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

In a modern Europe, rife with racism and intolerance, 2 young people are confronted by a harrowing family past. As they fall in love, 3 generations struggle to forgive and move forward to more compassionate lives, and a greater understanding.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Hans Herbots

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Facts

October 24, 2001 · 1 h 45 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 24, 2001
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Dutch
Also spoken
English
Made in
Belgium

Tropes

Central Theme, A Rare Sentence, Meaningful Name +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Falling worth watching?"

Questions about Falling

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Falling worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Falling good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Falling plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Falling in English?

DutchEnglish

No, it was made in Dutch, with some English.

What tropes does Falling use?

Central ThemeA Rare SentenceMeaningful NameBig Damn KissToilet HumorAnimal MotifAge-Gap Romance"The Reason You Suck" SpeechTogether in DeathRacist GrandmaThe CameoShout-Outand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Central Theme, A Rare Sentence, and Meaningful Name.