A Chiara
Seen it?2021 | 121 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (75 on Metacritic), though it had a box office loss 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The Guerrasio family and friends gather to celebrate Claudio and Carmela’s oldest daughter’s 18th birthday. There is a healthy rivalry between the birthday girl and her 15-year-old sister Chiara as they compete on the dancefloor. It is a happy occasion, and the close-knit family are on top form. However, everything changes the next day when the father disappears. Chiara, unconvinced by the cover story, starts to investigate. As she gets closer to the truth, she is forced to decide what kind of future she wants for herself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$593K worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonas Carpignano
- Swamy RotoloChiara
- Claudio RotoloClaudio
- Grecia RotoloGiulia
- Carmela FumoCarmela
- Giorgia RotoloGiorgia
- Antonio RotoloAntonio
- Vincenzo RotoloEnzo
- Antonina FumoNina
- Giusy D'UscioGiusy
- Patrizia AmatoPatatina