All the World Is Sleeping

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All the World Is Sleeping

2023

1h 50m

Drama

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As a young girl in New Mexico, Chama strived to be different from her Mother. Now in her 20's, she's found herself falling into a similar cycle of generational addiction. This struggle threatens her balance as a mother to her own daughter. As Chama tries to keep it all together, a harrowing accident will spiral her out of control causing her daughter to be taken from her custody. With nothing left, she'll have to confront her past in order to fight for a future -- one that can either guide her closer to getting her daughter back or lead her deeper into this dangerous cycle.

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Jul 19, 2025

4/5

Lacen’s film is a strong narrative that does not glorify drug usage but rather focuses on the short-term and long-term effects that it has on human beings.

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Joe Friar

Fort Worth Report

Apr 1, 2023

3/4

Melissa Barrera delivers an emotional and honest performance supported by a strong cast. The story segues into melodrama a few times, but the heartfelt film clearly depicts the struggle of opioid abuse from a fresh perspective,women in Latino communities.

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Peter Gray

The AU Review

Mar 17, 2023

4/5

The film is proof that cycles can be overcome and that self-destruction doesn’t always have to result in fatal failure. A wake-up call to society.

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

Mar 17, 2023

7/10

The second half is thus where the film shines. Those glimpses into the past solidify into memories, the generational trauma and economic strife showing just how quickly someone can get caught in a systemically broken cycle of poverty and addiction.

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Julian Roman

MovieWeb

Mar 15, 2023

3.5/5

Melissa Barrera stuns as a desperate young mother struggling with opiates addiction and generational instability. All the World is Sleeping gives no easy answers in a powerfully dramatic film with heavy themes.

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rye

Mar 18, 2023

A movie that asks you to walk in the shoes of someone else and to feel their experiences.

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Jon Paul

Mar 18, 2023

Powerful story and journey of women battling addiction—Amazing performances all around!

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Keith B B

@Okbullard Jan 19, 2026

It was pretty good but so sad and kind of tedious at times. I doubt I'd ever want to watch it again.

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Kelly Cristina P

@RT40034598 Dec 14, 2024

é muito bom ,melissa esta otima

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geovanny p

@Geovanny582 Nov 14, 2024

MUITO BOM ADOREI O ROTEIRO

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Synopsis

As a young girl in New Mexico, Chama strived to be different from her Mother. Now in her 20's, she's found herself falling into a similar cycle of generational addiction. This struggle threatens her balance as a mother to her own daughter. As Chama tries to keep it all together, a harrowing accident will spiral her out of control causing her daughter to be taken from her custody. With nothing left, she'll have to confront her past in order to fight for a future -- one that can either guide her closer to getting her daughter back or lead her deeper into this dangerous cycle.

Director: Ryan Lacen
Producer: Anthony Baldino, Sonja Mereu, Ian Simon
Screenwriter: Ryan Lacen
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Normal Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 17, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2023
Runtime: 1h 50m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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