The Falls
Seen it?2021 | 129 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After having to quarantine together during COVID-19, a mother and daughter are forced to confront their personal obstacles and relationship tensions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
5 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chung Mong-hong
- Alyssa Chia Ching-WenPin-Wen Luo
- Gingle WangXiao Jing
- Chen Yi-wenSupermarket Manager Chen
- Lee Lee-zenQi-Wen Wang
- Liu Liang-tsoBuilding Manager
- Yang Li-yinAuntie Cai
- Sung Shau-chingDirector Chen
- Waa WeiRu-Xuan
- Hsu Wei-ningDoctor Chen
- Michael ChangER Doctor