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The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

2019Movie1 h 46 min

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic875.2Rotten Tomatoes97%63%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

When Áila encounters a young Indigenous woman, barefoot and crying in the rain on the side of a busy street, she soon discovers that this young woman, Rosie, has just escaped a violent assault at the hands of her boyfriend. Áila decides to bring Rosie home with her and over the course of the evening, the two navigate the aftermath of this traumatic event.

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  • Intimate Drama
  • Raw Realism
  • Socially Conscious
  • Trauma & Healing
  • Indigenous Focus
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Emotional Journey
  • Empathetic Portrayal
  • Slow Paced & Intense

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Kathleen Hepburn
Written by
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Kathleen Hepburn
Produced by
Tyler Hagan, Dyveke Bjørkly Graver, Alan R. Milligan

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Facts

February 10, 2019 · 1 h 46 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 10, 2019
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Norway
Available in
58 countries

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Where can I stream The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 55 other countries.

Is The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.