The Tsugua Diaries fingerprintStriking style, calm.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Nostalgic and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction
Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Tsugua Diaries is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Nostalgic and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's nostalgic and melancholic. Much of it is about family.
Everyday modern life and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout direction
The direction stand out.
Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and visual style stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
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The Tsugua Diaries is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
1 h 42 min
The Tsugua Diaries runs 1 h 42 min.
Not quite. Critics rate The Tsugua Diaries higher (83) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It was made in Portuguese, with some English, French, Spanish. Produced in Portugal, France, United States.
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