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In Bloom

2013 · 1h 42m · NOT RATED Drama
Directed by Nana Ekvtimishvili , Simon Groß

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Overview

Eka and Natia leave their childhood behind and ignore societal customs to escape from their turbulent family lives.

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All reviews
94%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Directors Nana Ekvtimshvili and Simon Gross adopt the long, contemplative takes of the new wave; much of the film feels familiar, but the location shooting and period details are nicely drawn, a result of Ekvtimshvili's autobiographical script.

Drew Hunt, Chicago Reader
Fresh

The viewer becomes keenly aware that she is only getting part of the story. But when the truth is so troubling, sometimes part of the story is more than enough.

Stephanie Merry, Washington Post
Fresh

As arthouse coming-of-age films go, this is brilliant -- smart and sensitive with a screw-you feminist streak.

Cath Clarke, Time Out
Fresh

Despite the seeming inevitability of tragedy and despair, "In Bloom" remains true to its title.

Peter Keough, Boston Globe
Fresh

The world painted by directors Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon GroB is almost relentlessly grim, and even the giggles of two schoolgirls get drowned.

Tom Long, Detroit News

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