Irina Palm

Irina Palm

Directed by Sam Garbarski

Produced by Pallas Film, Samsa Film

2007103 min6.9 / 10

A tender yet morally complex portrait of a grandmother's desperate self-sacrifice to save her grandson's life, exploring love, dignity, and the costs of survival.

Maggie, a quiet retiring grandmother, finds herself helpless as her grandson’s health deteriorates. When one last chance appears, but money is desperately short, Maggie acts to raise the cash in a fashion that surprises everyone but her.

Questions people ask

  • Is Irina Palm sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Irina Palm violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

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

  • Is Irina Palm scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Irina Palm easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise61

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Irina Palm

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Irina Palm

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Irina Palm, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Irina Palm, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Irina Palm, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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