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  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • Strand Releasing
  • 1 h 23 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • Strand Releasing
  • 1 h 23 m

Summary Set in contemporary London, Lilting tells the story of a Cambodian-Chinese mother mourning the untimely death of her son. Her world is suddenly disrupted by the presence of a stranger. Though they don’t share a common language, a translator helps piece together the memories of a man they both loved. [Strand Releasing]

Directed By: Hong Khaou

Written By: Hong Khaou

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • Strand Releasing
  • 1 h 23 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • Strand Releasing
  • 1 h 23 m

Lilting

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 22 Critic Reviews
61
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 14 User Ratings
6.1
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Summary Set in contemporary London, Lilting tells the story of a Cambodian-Chinese mother mourning the untimely death of her son. Her world is suddenly disrupted by the presence of a stranger. Though they don’t share a common language, a translator helps piece together the memories of a man they both loved. [Strand Releasing]

Directed By: Hong Khaou

Written By: Hong Khaou

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 22 Critic Reviews
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55% Positive
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45% Mixed
10 Reviews
0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 22 Critic Reviews
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45% Mixed
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91
Aug 24, 2014
Whishaw's sensitive performance gives Lilting its emotional intensity.
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80
Aug 24, 2014
Lilting looks set to linger on in the memory of those who seek it out for weeks, months and perhaps even years to come.
By Daniel Green FULL REVIEW
70
Oct 2, 2014
Teasing out the vagaries of language, how confusing communication can be, is such a good idea. Despite a strong start, the filmmaker doesn't exactly know where to go with it. Still, there are moments before things get away from him that are captivating to watch and lovely to listen to.
By Betsy Sharkey FULL REVIEW
63
Sep 26, 2014
Lilting suffers from a lack of plausibility in its central situation and elsewhere.
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60
Aug 24, 2014
The film is awfully methodical, almost mathematical, in working through the various emotional steps every character must take in reaching an end point we readily guess. You appreciate the effort, even as you sense it.
By Tim Robey FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 25, 2014
For much of the movie, Junn is a one-dimensional grump who pulls this schematic if unfocused movie down with each frown and harrumph.
By Manohla Dargis FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 21, 2014
Lilting doesn't have any momentum or any sense of ambiguity, once the setup has been established.
By Chuck Bowen FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 14 User Ratings
6.1
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43% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 14 User Ratings
6.1
50% Positive
7 Ratings
43% Mixed
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7% Negative
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Production Company London Film Productions, Lilting Production, Microwave, BBC Film, Stink Films, SUMS Film and Media, Dominic Buchanan Productions
Release Date Sep 26, 2014
Duration 1 h 23 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://www.moviola.jp/tsuioku/
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Awards

British Independent Film Awards
• 3 Nominations
Queer Lisboa - Festival Internacional de Cinema Queer
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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