The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner

2017 · 94 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.9 (925 votes)
Dir. Nora Twomey · Starring Saara Chaudry, Soma Bhatia, Noorin Gulamgaus, Laara Sadiq, Ali Badshah, Shaista Latif · Music Mychael Danna
AnimationWarDramaFamily

A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

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A deeply poignant and urgent animated drama, this film feels somber yet resilient, imbued with a quiet hope. It's a culturally rich, visually striking experience exploring profound themes of family sacrifice and gender oppression, leaving a lasting emotional resonance.

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based on novel or bookarranged marriagecartoonimprisonmentafghanistanfathertalibanpovertyfamilydisguisegenderadult animationculturereligious intolerancebreadwinnerfather daughter relationship
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