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On Falling movie

🎬 Title: On Falling

Story: Aurora, a Portuguese immigrant, navigates her job as an order picker in an Edinburgh warehouse. As she struggles with the overwhelming scale of the distribution center and the loneliness of her small room, Aurora strives to find moments to connect and reclaim her sense of self amidst the alienation that looms over her.

⭐ Rating: 7.056 (27 votes)

📅 Release date: 2025-03-07

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 41m

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Laura Carreira

✍️ Writer: Laura Carreira

🌍 Countries: Portugal, United Kingdom

🏢 Production companies: Sixteen Films, BRO Cinema, BBC Film, BFI, Screen Scotland

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👥 Cast: Joana Santos (Aurora), Inês Vaz (Vera), Olga Prokopenko (Agata), Billy Reid (Ian), Neil Leiper (Ben), Damilare Akinrinmade (Dami), Ononso Nwafor-Orizu (Nonso), Susie Lochiel-Owen (Emma), Caroline Lewis (Barbara), Jake McGarry (Alec)

Editor’s note: On Falling (2025) presents a thoughtful mix of drama that prioritizes emotional depth over grand visuals. Laura Carreira expertly weaves character-focused storytelling, allowing the performances of Joana Santos, Inês Vaz, and Olga Prokopenko to shine through with understated authenticity. At a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes, the film maintains a steady rhythm, ensuring scenes are well-paced without lingering unnecessarily. While it has its flaws, the compelling narrative and strong performances make it worth adding to your viewing list.

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