No. 2
Seen it?2006 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone) and anyone looking to switch off and smile. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true. Shelve it next to Parenthood or The Farewell.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A matriarch organizes a feast with her family, in which she will name her successor. The heart has gone out of Nanna Maria's family. There are no parties — they don't even fight anymore...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Toa Fraser
- Ruby DeeNanna Maria
- Taungaroa EmileSoul
- Mia BlakeCharlene
- Miriama McDowellHibiscus
- Rene NaufahuErasmus
- Tuva NovotnyDanish Maria
- Xavier HoranTyson
- Antony StarrShelly
- Nathaniel LeesUncle John
- Pio TereiUncle Percy