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A Moment in the Reeds

2018·Movie
1h 48min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

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About

Having moved to Paris for university, Leevi returns to his native Finland for the summer to help his estranged father renovate the family lake house so it can be sold. Tareq, a recent asylum seeker from Syria, has been hired to help with the work, and when Leevi's father has to return to town on business, the two young men establish a connection and embark on a romance set against the idyllic Finnish summer. However, looming over this chance encounter, is the father's imminent return to the lake house, the continuation of Leevi's studies abroad as well as Tareq's complex relationship with his family in Syria.
Idyllic Summer RomanceVisually Stunning NatureQuiet Emotional IntimacyCross-Cultural ConnectionMelancholic Coming-of-AgeSlow-Burn DramaFinnish Landscape BeautyUnderstated PerformanceBittersweet Farewell

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Where can I stream A Moment in the Reeds legally?

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Is A Moment in the Reeds worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Moment in the Reeds rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is A Moment in the Reeds?

1 h 48 min

A Moment in the Reeds runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Moment in the Reeds?

Critics92
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate A Moment in the Reeds higher (92) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Moment in the Reeds in?

FinnishEnglish

It was made in Finnish, with some English. Produced in Finland.

In how many countries can I watch A Moment in the Reeds?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Moment in the Reeds in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.