On Falling
Seen it?2025 | 101 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Aurora, a Portuguese migrant, works as an order picker in a warehouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Caught between the walls of a huge distribution centre and the solitude of her own room, Aurora tries to seize every opportunity to resist the alienation and isolation that threaten her identity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 BAFTAs: BAFTA Scotland Awards: Best Feature Film, BAFTA Scotland Awards: Best Writer (Film/Television). Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$181K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laura Carreira
- Joana SantosAurora
- Inês VazVera
- Olga ProkopenkoAgata
- Billy ReidIan
- Neil LeiperBen
- Damilare AkinrinmadeDami
- Ononso Nwafor-OrizuNonso
- Susie Lochiel-OwenEmma
- Caroline LewisBarbara
- Jake McGarryAlec