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The Salt of Tears

2020·Movie
1h 40min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Luc travels to Paris for the first time to sit the entrance exam for a carpentry school. There he meets Djemila, a young worker with whom he enjoys a short romance, before returning to his home town and beginning a relationship with Geneviève, whom he has known since childhood. Caught between two passions, Luc runs, resolving to fulfil his father's dreams by devoting himself to his future... until finally, he experiences true love.
Melancholy RomanceComing-of-Age DramaCharacter-Driven NarrativeFrench RealismContemplative MoodSubtle Social CommentaryIntimate Family DynamicsSlow-Paced StorytellingEuropean Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Salt of Tears legally?

The Salt of Tears is included with a subscription to Philo and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Filmzie, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Salt of Tears worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Salt of Tears?

1 h 40 min

The Salt of Tears runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Salt of Tears?

Critics63
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see The Salt of Tears much the same way.

What language is The Salt of Tears in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch The Salt of Tears?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Salt of Tears in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.