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      Broken Wings

      R Released Oct 24, 2002 1h 23m Drama List
      93% Tomatometer 67 Reviews 90% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings Following the unexpected death of their patriarch, the Ulman family is left reeling. While each family member tries to cope emotionally, they must also deal with the day-to-day reality of their father's absence, with his widow working extra hours at her hospital job to make ends meet. This leaves teen daughter Maya (Maya Maron) with the added responsibility of looking after her younger siblings, while her twin brother shuts out the world. Can the Ulmans find a way to recover from their loss? Read More Read Less

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      An accurate and compassionate rendering of an ordinary family in crisis.

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      Empire Magazine Rated: 4/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel This is a story that would be compelling, no matter what the locale. Rated: 4/5 Aug 6, 2004 Full Review Glenn Kenny Premiere Magazine Bergman wants the viewer to empathize more with the characters' perseverance than their pain, and he pulls it off, thanks to his sharp eye, compassion, and humor, and of course to the performances -- particularly that of the luminous Maron. Rated: 3/4 Jul 3, 2004 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ...reminiscent, in its gritty and sometimes unrelievedly grim aspect, of some of British director Mike Leigh's social naturalism Rated: B Jan 8, 2005 Full Review Blake DePastino Baltimore City Paper The film is guilelessly shot, the dialogue phonographically candid. Rated: 4/5 Aug 5, 2004 Full Review David Cornelius eFilmCritic.com It's the best family portrait since Yi Yi. Rated: 5/5 Jul 28, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      dave s Broken Wings is the moving story of a family coping with tragedy. When the patriarch of the family dies unexpectedly, the mother and her four children try to come to grips with the loss, each in different ways, each equally heartbreaking. As the family crumbles, it quickly becomes apparent that there are no easy answers in managing intense sorrow and suffering. The film's success is due to a script that is insightful and honest without ever becoming maudlin and the performances by the cast, especially that of Maya Moron, who is nothing short of remarkable as the oldest daughter who desperately tries to hold the family together. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member A family in a slight crisis as a single mother and her three kids are trying to cope. It's not much money and there are few positive features here. They struggle but stay togheter, but they really need to heal their realations. Not a fantastic film, but it's solid on many levels. OK story and good performances here. 6 out of 10 broken engines. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Powerful yet quiet film about grief. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review william s Terrific little indie that just sucks you in and you don't want to let go.Great script and fine performances dot throughout this movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A very touching story, it is easy to fall in love for these characters that have nothing special. The linking of the events can lead others and create a real drama. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member A simple story that touches you Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Following the unexpected death of their patriarch, the Ulman family is left reeling. While each family member tries to cope emotionally, they must also deal with the day-to-day reality of their father's absence, with his widow working extra hours at her hospital job to make ends meet. This leaves teen daughter Maya (Maya Maron) with the added responsibility of looking after her younger siblings, while her twin brother shuts out the world. Can the Ulmans find a way to recover from their loss?
      Director
      Nir Bergman
      Screenwriter
      Nir Bergman
      Distributor
      Sony Pictures Classics
      Production Co
      Israeli Film Fund
      Rating
      R (Brief Nudity|Some Language|Drug Use)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Hebrew
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 24, 2002, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 22, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 23m
      Sound Mix
      Surround
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