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The Braid

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2023 | 121 min | Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why 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 wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

India. Smita is an untouchable. She dreams of seeing her daughter escape her miserable condition and enter school. Italy. Giulia works in her father’s workshop. When he has an accident, she discovers that the family business is ruined. Canada. Sarah, a successful lawyer, is about to be promoted to the head of her firm when she learns that she is ill. Three lives, three women, three continents. Three battles to fight. Although they don’t know each other, Smita, Giulia and Sarah are unknowingly linked by their most intimate and singular bond.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $10 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 21K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Laetitia Colombani

  • Kim RaverSarah
  • Fotinì PelusoGiulia
  • Mia MaelzerSmita
  • Katharine King SoInès
  • Avi NashKamal
  • Sarah AbbottHannah
  • Lydia ZadelMaeva
  • Manuela VenturaMadre Giulia
  • Matthew Alan TaylorAnton Bilgouvar
  • Mimmo ManciniPadre Giulia