Yesterday's Children

Yesterday's Children

Are they dreams... or memories?

Directed by Marcus Cole

Produced by Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, World International Network

200093 min7.4 / 10

A contemplative supernatural drama exploring reincarnation and past-life memory through a woman's journey to uncover her previous identity.

After having strange dreams, Jenny Cole discovers that in her last incarnation she was Mary Sutton, an Irishwoman who died in the 1930s. Suspicious, Jenny goes to Ireland to investigate her past life.

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  • Is Yesterday's Children violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Yesterday's Children sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Yesterday's Children easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does Yesterday's Children end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Yesterday's Children scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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92/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Yesterday's Children

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Yesterday's Children

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Yesterday's Children, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Yesterday's Children, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Yesterday's Children, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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