When It Melts
Seen it?2023 | 111 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- 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 51 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Many years after a sweltering summer that spun out of control, Eva returns to the village she grew up in with an ice block in the back of her car. In the dead of winter, she confronts her past and faces up to her tormentors.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 10 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 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Veerle Baetens
- Charlotte De BruyneEva
- Rosa MarchantYoung Eva
- Sebastien DewaeleFather
- Naomi VellisariouMother
- Amber MetdepenningenYoung Tess
- Anthony VytYoung Tim
- Matthijs MeertensYoung Laurens
- Charlotte Van Der EeckenYoung Elisa
- Femke HeijensMarie
- Femke Van Der SteenTess