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The Gravedigger's Wife

2021Movie1 h 23 min

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes96%100%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

The deeper the love, the greater the sacrifices.

Guled and Nasra are a loving couple, living in the outskirts of Djibouti city with their teenage son, Mahad. However, they are facing difficult times: Nasra urgently needs an expensive surgery to treat a chronic kidney disease. Guled is already working hard as a gravedigger to make ends meet.

Feels like

  • Somali Drama
  • Djibouti
  • Family Struggle
  • Social Commentary
  • Urban
  • Heartbreaking
  • Intimate
  • Realistic

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Khadar Ayderus Ahmed
Written by
Khadar Ayderus Ahmed
Produced by
Martin Hampel, Thanassis Karathanos, Risto Nikkilä
Music by
Andre Matthias

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Facts

November 12, 2021 · 1 h 23 min · Drama

Released
November 12, 2021
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Finnish
Also spoken
Somali
Made in
Finland, France, Germany
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$36,006
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gravedigger's Wife?"

Questions about The Gravedigger's Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gravedigger's Wife?

It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Gravedigger's Wife worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is The Gravedigger's Wife plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Gravedigger's Wife good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Gravedigger's Wife in English?

FinnishSomali

No, it was made in Finnish, with some Somali.