Waiting for Bojangles
Directed by Régis Roinsard
Produced by Curiosa Films, JPG Films
A bittersweet family portrait that balances whimsy and heartbreak as a boy and his father navigate the unraveling of his mother's mind.
A boy and his eccentric parents leave their home in Paris for a country house in Spain. As the mother descends deeper into her own mind, it's up to the boy and his father to keep her safe and happy.
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Is Waiting for Bojangles sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Waiting for Bojangles violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Waiting for Bojangles easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Waiting for Bojangles scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does Waiting for Bojangles end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Waiting for Bojangles
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Waiting for Bojangles
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Waiting for Bojangles, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Waiting for Bojangles, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Waiting for Bojangles, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
