The Secret of the Grain

The Secret of the Grain

It takes will, courage and determination to realise a dream. But most of all it takes family

Directed by Abdellatif Kechiche

Produced by Pathé Renn Productions, Hirsch

2007155 min7.0 / 10

A warm, family-centered drama about an immigrant worker's dream of opening a restaurant, grounded in themes of solidarity, cultural identity, and the tensions that arise when personal ambition meets family obligation.

In southern France, a Franco-Arabic shipyard worker along with his partner's daughter pursues his dream of opening a restaurant.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Secret of the Grain end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Secret of the Grain easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Secret of the Grain scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Secret of the Grain violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Secret of the Grain sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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44/ 100

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Surprise44

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Love70

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