
Personal Effects
The space between loss and love.
Directed by David Hollander
Produced by Picture Park, Cinéfilm AG
A melancholic drama about grief and unexpected connection, where a young man devastated by his sister's murder finds tentative solace in an unlikely romance.
Walter is a rising star in the NCAA wrestling world until his life is ripped apart by the brutal murder of his sister. Returning home to console his mother Gloria he seeks vengeance on the man who is accused of the crime. A chance meeting with a beautiful mature woman gives him solace to the situation. Will this unlikely pairing bloom into a romance and heal a wound the world cannot see or will the loss of his sister push him over the edge?
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Is Personal Effects sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Personal Effects end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.
Is Personal Effects scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Personal Effects violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Personal Effects easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Personal Effects
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Personal Effects
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Personal Effects, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Personal Effects, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Personal Effects, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































