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A Better Place Than This

2013Movie24 min

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A profoundly sad, relentlessly bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A lonely Singaporean death row guard tries to help a young Australian convicted of drug trafficking accept her fate despite a bizarre contradiction - he is her executioner.

Feels like

  • Somber Drama
  • Death Row Narrative
  • Psychological Intensity
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Slow-Burn Character Study
  • Bleak & Realistic
  • Existential Reflection
  • Singaporean Cinema
  • Human Connection

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Grove
Written by
Daniel Grove

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 25, 2013 · 24 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 25, 2013
Runtime
24 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Singapore

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is A Better Place Than This worth watching?"

Questions about A Better Place Than This

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Better Place Than This worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1).

Will I feel good after watching A Better Place Than This?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is A Better Place Than This plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.