The Moon Child

2011·Movie
1h 50min

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

David, a professor of dermatology, has been treating 13-year-old Romain since he was a baby. Afflicted with a rare skin condition, Romain must avoid sunlight and is condemned to live in the shade. David and Romain have become the closest of friends and nothing can separate them. But then David learns that he is about to be transferred to another clinic in another town. How will he be able to break the news to Romain? And how will Romain cope with this new crisis in his life?
French CinemaComing-of-Age StoryDoctor-Patient RelationshipEmotional DramaContemporary RealismCharacter-DrivenMelancholy TonePsychological Depth

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Is The Moon Child worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Moon Child?

1 h 50 min

The Moon Child runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is The Moon Child in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Moon Child?

2FRBE

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