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The Past (2013)

7.3/10 · 641 votes 2h 10m pg-13 DramaMystery

#55 of 284 films from 2013 #1282 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Asghar Farhadi · Written by Asghar Farhadi

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Overview

After four years apart, Ahmad returns to his wife Marie in Paris in order to progress their divorce. During his brief stay, he cannot help noticing the strained relationship between Marie and her daughter Lucie. As he attempts to improve matters between mother and daughter Ahmad unwittingly lifts the lid on a long buried secret...

Cast

Bérénice Bejoas Marie Brisson
Ali Mosaffaas Ahmad
Tahar Rahimas Samir
Pauline Burletas Lucie
Elyes Aguisas Fouad
Jeanne Jestinas Léa
Sabrina Ouazanias Naïma
Babak Karimias Shahryar
Valéria Cavallias Valeria
Aleksandra Klebanskaas Celine
Jean-Michel Simonetas Médecin
Pierre Guerderas Juge
Anne-Marion de Cayeuxas Avocate
Eléonora Marinoas Collègue Marie

Facts

Release dateMay 17, 2013
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) — longer as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Mystery
Original titleLe passé
LanguageFR
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$10,631,747 (1.0× budget)
IMDbtt2404461

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Questions

How long is The Past?
The Past runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is The Past worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 641 votes, which places it #55 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 81%) and #1282 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Past?
The Past was directed by Asghar Farhadi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Separation (2011), About Elly (2009), The Salesman (2016).
Who stars in The Past?
Bérénice Bejo as Marie Brisson; Ali Mosaffa as Ahmad; Tahar Rahim as Samir; Pauline Burlet as Lucie; Elyes Aguis as Fouad; Jeanne Jestin as Léa.
What is The Past rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Past?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/216710.

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