
The Braid weaves together the lives of three women: Smita in India, Giulia in Italy, and Sarah in Canada. Despite never meeting, they share a mysterious bond. Smita seeks her daughter’s education, Giulia faces financial troubles, and Sarah deals with breast cancer. The multilingual film explores hope amidst adversity on three continents. Directed by Laetitia Colombani and starring Kim Raver, Avi Nash, Fotini Peluso, and Mia Maelzer, it’s an adaptation of Colombani’s bestselling novel, filmed in Italy, Canada, and India, achieving global success with over two million copies sold in 40 languages.
The Braid pays tribute to the determination of women to overcome obstacles to keep life moving forward; it is inspiring, powerfully familiar, and elegantly made, tied by a traditional symbol of womanhood.
What She Said
An epic drama… The Braid takes material that could’ve been straightforward and melodramatic and ensures that the final results are realistic and relatable.
The Gate
Series | |
Genre |
Drama
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Runtime | 121 minutes |
Rated | 14A |
Directed By | Laetitia Colombani |
Starring | Kim Raver, Fotinì Peluso, Mia Maelzer |
Language | Various With English Subtitles |
Country |
BelgiumCanadaFranceItaly
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