The Braid (2023)

The Braid (2023) poster

India. Smita is an untouchable. She dreams of seeing her daughter escape her miserable condition and enter school. Italy. Giulia works in her father’s workshop. When he has an accident, she discovers that the family business is ruined. Canada. Sarah, a successful lawyer, is about to be promoted to the head of her firm when she learns that she is ill. Three lives, three women, three continents. Three battles to fight. Although they don’t know each other, Smita, Giulia and Sarah are unknowingly linked by their most intimate and singular bond.

Director: Laetitia Colombani
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ludovico Einaudi
Cinematography: Ronald Plante
Editing: Albertine Lastera
Production: France 2 Cinéma, Forum Films, La Compagnie Cinématographique, Panache Productions, La Fabrique Films, SND, Curiosa Films, Moana Films, Indigo Film, Proximus, VOO, Téléfilm Canada, SODEC, Canal+, France Télévisions, RAI, Apulia Film Commission, Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada, BeTV
Country: Belgium, Canada, France, Italy
Language: English, हिन्दी, Italiano
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en

Themes

Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

canada, upper class, italy, middle class, breast cancer, debt, hair, poverty, india, wig, woman lawyer, woman director, social class, lower class, dalit

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Braid about?
India. Smita is an untouchable. She dreams of seeing her daughter escape her miserable condition and enter school. Italy. Giulia works in her father’s workshop. When he has an accident, she discovers that the family business is ruined. Canada. Sarah, a successful lawyer, is about to be promoted to the head of her firm when she learns that she is ill. Three lives, three women, three continents. Three battles to fight. Although they don’t know each other, Smita, Giulia and Sarah are unknowingly linked by their most intimate and singular bond.
Who directed The Braid?
The Braid was directed by Laetitia Colombani.
Who stars in The Braid?
The Braid stars Kim Raver, Fotinì Peluso, Mia Maelzer, Katharine King So, Avi Nash, Sarah Abbott.
How long is The Braid?
The Braid has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is The Braid?
The Braid is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Braid?
The Braid had a budget of $9M.
How much did The Braid gross?
The Braid grossed $9M worldwide.
Where was The Braid produced?
The Braid was produced in Belgium, Canada, France, Italy.
What are the themes of The Braid?
The themes of The Braid include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.