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When We Leave

2010·Movie
1h 59min
69
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in a life-threatening situation.
German-Turkish ConflictFamily HonorCultural ClashOppression of WomenEmotional DramaSocial CommentaryTense AtmosphereContemporary Germany

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is When We Leave worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When We Leave rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is When We Leave?

1 h 59 min

When We Leave runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on When We Leave?

Critics69
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see When We Leave much the same way.

What language is When We Leave in?

GermanTurkish

It was made in German, with some Turkish. Produced in France, Germany, Türkiye.

In how many countries can I watch When We Leave?

9ATAUBECHDEFRKRPLRO

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What tropes does When We Leave use?

Death of a ChildWedding SmashersGet a Hold of YourselfIdiot BallBurn Baby BurnOh, Crap!How We Got HereGood Girls Avoid AbortionArmor-Piercing QuestionShower SceneFamily HonorWould Hit a Girland 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for When We Leave, including Death of a Child, Wedding Smashers, Get a Hold of Yourself.