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Unclenching the Fists

2021Movie1 h 37 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

In a former mining town in North Ossetia, a young woman struggles to escape the stifling hold of the family she loves as much as she rejects.

Feels like

  • Intense Family Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Struggle
  • Psychological Realism
  • Stifling Atmosphere
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Character-Driven
  • Russian Arthouse
  • Rural Setting
  • Generational Conflict

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Directed by
Kira Kovalenko

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Facts

September 25, 2021 · 1 h 37 min · Drama

Released
September 25, 2021
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Ossetic
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
55 countries

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Questions about Unclenching the Fists

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Where can I stream Unclenching the Fists?

In the United States, Unclenching the Fists streams on MUBI. It also streams in 51 other countries.

Is Unclenching the Fists worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Unclenching the Fists plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Unclenching the Fists in English?

OsseticRussian

No, it was made in Ossetic, with some Russian.