Away

Away

Two fractured souls. A million blinding lights.

Directed by David Blair

Produced by Gateway Films

2016110 min6.2 / 10

A tender, introspective character study of two damaged people finding solace and connection in each other against the faded glamour of a seaside town.

A story set in the north English seaside town of Blackpool and centered on two kindred spirits who form an unlikely friendship.

Questions people ask

  • Is Away sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Away scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Away violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Away easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Away end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity22

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise22

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Away

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Away

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Away, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Away, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Away, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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