Film
The Whale (15)
Dir. Darren Aronofsky, US, 2022, 117 mins. Cast. Brendan Fraser, Hong Chau, Sadie Sink, Samantha Morton.
Brendan Fraser gives a career-defining performance as a severely obese tutor seeking to reconcile with his daughter, in this profoundly moving drama. Isolated in his home, Zoom tutor Charlie lives a solitary life. Grief-stricken by the death of his partner, his only contact with the outside world is with his kindly carer Liz and the sudden arrival of keen young religious missionary Thomas. Realising the severity of his medical situation, Charlie sets out to make amends with his estranged daughter before it’s too late.
Oscar buzz rightfully surrounds Brendan Fraser’s affectingly gentle, altogether heart-breaking central performance, in this stunning one-location character study from visionary auteur Darren Aronofsky.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and potential triggering contents, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “ratings info” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
Brendan Fraser gives a career-defining performance as a severely obese tutor seeking to reconcile with his daughter, in this profoundly moving drama. Isolated in his home, Zoom tutor Charlie lives a solitary life. Grief-stricken by the death of his partner, his only contact with the outside world is with his kindly carer Liz and the sudden arrival of keen young religious missionary Thomas. Realising the severity of his medical situation, Charlie sets out to make amends with his estranged daughter before it’s too late.
Oscar buzz rightfully surrounds Brendan Fraser’s affectingly gentle, altogether heart-breaking central performance, in this stunning one-location character study from visionary auteur Darren Aronofsky.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and potential triggering contents, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “ratings info” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
