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Black Tea

2024·Movie
1h 51min·NR
39
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Aya, a young Ivorian woman in her early thirties, says no on her wedding day, to everyone’s astonishment. After emigrating to Asia, she works in a tea export shop with Cai, a 45-year-old Chinese man. Aya and Cai fall in love but can their affair survive the turmoil of their past and other people’s prejudices?
Cross-Cultural RomanceEmotional DramaCharacter-Driven StoryContemporary RealismSlow-Burn NarrativeRelationships & PrejudicesWest African CultureAsian Cinema InfluencePoetic & Intimate

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Black Tea

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Where can I stream Black Tea legally?

Black Tea is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black Tea worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Tea rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Black Tea?

1 h 51 min

Black Tea runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Tea?

Critics43
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Black Tea higher (52) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Black Tea in?

ChineseFrenchEnglishPortuguese

It was made in Chinese, with some French, English, Portuguese. Produced in Côte d’Ivoire, France, Luxembourg, Mauritania, Taiwan.

In how many countries can I watch Black Tea?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Tea in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.