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A Real Pain
6.9
/10
402 Ratings

Synopsis

Two estranged cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

Our take

Kieran Culkin is unforgettable at the enigmatic heart of Jesse Eisenberg’s delicate yet powerful second feature as a director. Combining acerbic humor with a thoughtful eye for ordinary beauty, A Real Pain considers the enduring echoes of memory and history with moving, gentle grace.