Grandir

2019·Movie
52min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Grandir fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Prin was born in Jarai community in Vietnam's Central Highlands. She is six years old. In North Myanmar, teen years old Myu Lat Awng lives in a camp for Internally Displaced Persons because of border war. 14 years old Phout lives in kingdom of the million elephants. Deaf and mute, she has a whole different perception of life. 17 years old homeless Pagna dreams of studies and travels. Thookoloa is 21. Without any Thai identity papers, she left her mountains to find work in Bangkok. 34 years old Juliet lives happily with her husband and her four children in the Philippines. A grown-up orphan in Cebu’s trash dump site, she did everything to make her dreams become a reality. She is currently a primary school teacher. All these destinies tie, meet and assemble like pieces of one giant puzzle for one big adventure : Grandir (Growing up)
Anthology DocumentarySoutheast Asian PerspectivesInspirational ResilienceComing-of-Age RealityHumanistic StorytellingSocio-Political ContextIntimate Character StudiesHopeful RealismCultural Immersion

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Grandir worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Grandir rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Grandir?

0 h 52 min

Grandir runs 0 h 52 min.

Is Grandir based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Grandir in?

InterlingueKhmerLaoBurmeseThaiFilipino

It was made in Interlingue, with some Khmer, Lao, Burmese, Thai, Filipino. Produced in France.

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