Birth (2004)

Careful what you wish for.

Birth (2004) poster

It took Anna 10 years to recover from the death of her husband, Sean, but now she's on the verge of marrying her boyfriend, Joseph, and finally moving on. However, on the night of her engagement party, a young boy named Sean turns up, saying he is her dead husband reincarnated. At first she ignores the child, but his knowledge of her former husband's life is uncanny, leading her to believe that he might be telling the truth.

Director: Jonathan Glazer
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Harris Savides
Editing: Sam Sneade, Claus Wehlisch
Production: Academy Films, New Line Cinema, Lou Yi, March Entertainment, Fine Line Features
Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $24M
Original Language: en

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses

Keywords

infidelity, new york city, opera, loss of loved one, love letter, reincarnation, engagement, friends, little boy, grief, mistress, wedding, love affair, widower, death

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birth about?
It took Anna 10 years to recover from the death of her husband, Sean, but now she's on the verge of marrying her boyfriend, Joseph, and finally moving on. However, on the night of her engagement party, a young boy named Sean turns up, saying he is her dead husband reincarnated. At first she ignores the child, but his knowledge of her former husband's life is uncanny, leading her to believe that he might be telling the truth.
Who directed Birth?
Birth was directed by Jonathan Glazer.
Who stars in Birth?
Birth stars Nicole Kidman, Cameron Bright, Danny Huston, Lauren Bacall, Alison Elliott, Arliss Howard.
How long is Birth?
Birth has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Birth?
Birth is a Drama, Mystery film.
What is the budget of Birth?
Birth had a budget of $20M.
How much did Birth gross?
Birth grossed $24M worldwide.
Where was Birth produced?
Birth was produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Birth?
The themes of Birth include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses.