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The Small Town

1997·Movie
1h 25min
69
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Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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A story in four parts is told from the perspective of two children, showing life in school, in nature, with family and at home. All of this unfolding along with the seasons. The Small Town depicts life in the village, while also portraying the relationships between members of a small-town family, in a long centerpiece scene around a campfire with family members talking about the past, life and its disappointments. Both brother and sister witness the complexities and darkness of the adult world, as well as the mysteries of nature and wildlife.
Poetic RealismChildhood Innocence LostRural Turkish LifeSeasonal Narrative StructureFamily Intimacy and DisappointmentVisual StorytellingContemplative PaceNostalgic MelancholyNature as Character

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Where can I stream The Small Town?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Small Town worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Small Town okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Small Town plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is The Small Town in English?

TurkishEnglishFrench

No, it was made in Turkish, with some English and French.