Bitter Flowers
Thirtysomething Chinese-born Lina borrows money to move to Paris to save up money to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams, leaving behind her husband and son in Liaoning province. But once in Europe, nothing goes as planned, and she is forced into a line of work she never would have imagined. When her flighty sister-in-law shows up on her doorstep, Lina becomes inevitably tangled in her own web of lies.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Belgium, China, France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Olivier Meys |
| Runtime | 96 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (18 votes) |
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The film meticulously dissects the fragility of the immigrant dream, where the cost of survival is paid in both currency and personal dignity. Its observational style refuses to offer melodrama, instead presenting a stark, accumulating weight of quiet desperation.
What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of melancholy and a question about the compromises made in the shadow of a better life. It's a sobering look at the unseen struggles behind the glossy facade of a global city. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Olivier Meys
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In a quiet setting, allowing for full immersion into its heavy, contemplative mood.
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