Two Irenes

Two Irenes

One name. One secret.

Directed by Fabio Meira

Produced by Lacuna Filmes

201789 min6.8 / 10

A contemplative family drama set in Brazil that explores identity, betrayal, and connection through the discovery of a father's hidden second family.

In the shimmering heat of Brazil, 13-year-old Irene discovers a dark secret her father's been hiding: he has another family and even another daughter with the same name.

Questions people ask

  • Is Two Irenes sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

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

  • Is Two Irenes easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Two Irenes scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Two Irenes end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% 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.

43/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity46

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise25

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Two Irenes

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Two Irenes

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Two Irenes, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Two Irenes, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Two Irenes, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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