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The Whale

The Whale

2022 · 117 min · EN · R · 7.8 (4,705 votes)
Dir. Darren Aronofsky · Starring Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau, Samantha Morton, Sathya Sridharan · Music Rob Simonsen
Drama

A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

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This is a profoundly melancholic and raw character study, an intimate portrait of a man grappling with immense physical and emotional pain. It feels like watching a powerful stage play unfold, demanding deep empathy while exploring themes of isolation, redemption, and the complex bonds of family with devastating honesty.

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