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88
Viewer score based on 45 votes.

Critic Score

82
Critics' score based on 32 reviews.
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Theatrical Release Date:
04/22/2011
DVD Release Date:
09/13/2011
Run Time:
130min.
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Sony Pictures Classics
MPAA Rating:
R for some strong violence and language.
Genre(s):
Drama

Plot: When notary Lebel (Remy Girard) sits down with Jeanne and Simon Marwan (Melissa Desormeaux Poulin, Maxim Gaudette) to read them their mother Nawal's will (Lubna Azabal), the twins are stunned to receive a pair of envelopes -- one for the father they ... Read More

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Director Denis Villenueve adapts Wajdi Mouawad's play concerning a pair of twins who make a life-altering discovery following the death of their mother.

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Thought provoking but very Depressing. Can't believe a mother would want to put her children through such a nighmare. The plot seemed contrived, but... made a point about breaking the chain of retribution. I wasn't prepared for this. Full Review

June 14,2011
dyonlacenter

This was the most contrived piece of garbage I\"ve seen in a very long time. A complete waste of 2 good Sunday hours.

June 13,2011
boatjws

a very moving sad story, but wonderful

June 05,2011
amorgenroth121

Its A Sherlock Holmes mystery that could only be conjectured and created by the unpredictability of reality and random fate. This is a winner and... l win many awards, The plot is so unpredictable that you would never guess or fathom the actual conditions and experience of Mom - gotta see it... Full Review

June 05,2011
oceanscott

Are you kidding! greek tragedy my ass this was the most depressing movie I ever watched. Realistic war crimes if that is your idea of a nice night... t Sorry I suggested it to my husband, glad we didn't take any friends... Full Review

June 04,2011
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