
The patriarch in a family of 4 daughters dies suddenly, prompting a reunion between all his children, some of whom haven't seen each other for a long time. In the midst of their mourning for him, secrets are revealed and traditions are upheld.... (Full plot summary below)
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The patriarch in a family of 4 daughters dies suddenly, prompting a reunion between all his children, some of whom haven't seen each other for a long time. In the midst of their mourning for him, secrets are revealed and traditions are upheld.
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| At the Movies (Australia)David StrattonA film that's easy to enjoy while at the same time not treading much in the way of new ground. |
| Concrete PlaygroundTom CliftHeavily indebted to the collected works of Jane Austen...distinguishes itself via a purposeful sense of cultural specificity within a more broadly relatable story. |
| Sydney Morning HeraldJake WilsonSome degree of feminist anger is implicit as comedy gives way to melodrama, but ultimately critique is swallowed up in the affirmation of life as an eternal cycle in which joy and sorrow are bound together. |
| The AustralianStephen RomeiThis film continues to linger in my mind. See it at a morning session with a strong coffee. You won't regret it. |
| Urban CinefileLouise KellerThe enigmatic presence of Omar Sharif as he gives a running commentary from the sidelines, is the best thing about Laila Marrakchi's film about secrets, lies and family feuds. |
| The Times of IndiaReagan Gavin RasquinhaThe idea that a reality TV show can unite a war-torn country and make the Afghans forget their concerns, comes across as farcical. |
| User ReviewTeri FIn the words of Sass Hunt "I liked the Morocconess". That for me, must be the only reason this cliched melodrama made it into the Sydney Film Festival. |
| User ReviewCarlos MA mildly enjoyable little drama made by women for women - very much like Labaki's Caramel - but unfortunately the plot is a bit dispersed and more superficial than it should be, with unnecessary (and predictable) revelations that make it feel more like a soap opera. |
| User ReviewMerhan GIn the words of Sass Hunt "I liked the Morocconess". That for me, must be the only reason this cliched melodrama made it into the Sydney Film Festival. |