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The Return
2017·Movie
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Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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A young Albanian immigrant and his French fiance decide to pay a surprise visit to his native village. Their surprise turns sour when his family learns the true reasons behind their son's return.
Cultural Clash DramaImmigrant ExperienceTraditional vs. Modern ValuesIntense Family ConflictSocial RealismPsychological TensionAlbanian Village SettingNuanced Character StudyQuietly Devastating
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Is The Return plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Return good for date night?
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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is The Return in English?
AlbanianFrenchMacedonian
No, it was made in Albanian, with some French and Macedonian.