Polaris

2016 [FA]

Drama / Family

IMDb Rating 4.7/10 10 183 183

Plot summary

A psychologically traumatized war photographer is locked in a desperate struggle to protect her secrets and escape her inevitable return to the Middle East.

Director

Soudabeh Moradian Photo
Soudabeh Moradian

Top cast

Coby Ryan McLaughlin Photo
Coby Ryan McLaughlin as Daniel
Elisabeth Röhm Photo
Elisabeth Röhm as Christine
Bahram Radan Photo
Bahram Radan as Poorya
Diane Marshall-Green Photo
Diane Marshall-Green as Nina
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705.95 MB
1280*720
Fa 2.0
NR
Subtitles nl  
25 fps
1 hr 16 min
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1.28 GB
1920*1080
Fa 2.0
NR
Subtitles nl  
25 fps
1 hr 16 min
Seeds 1

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by filmentity-20516 9 / 10

Visually compelling cinema

With beautiful imagery and inherent complexity, this film is mesmerizing. Soudabeh Moradian really brings us into the world of ptsd through a female perspective. It is a very forward thinking piece about a relationship and personal struggle told through the point of view of a woman. I appreciated the power of female bonding that I experienced in this film. I found it to be compelling, relevant and refreshing.
Reviewed by JCanni68 8 / 10

A satisfying slow-burn, unravelling with secrets and twists.

It takes a while to get your bearings in the story, but once you do, the film is a satisfying slow-burn, unravelling with enough secrets and twists to keep you engaged. The acting is mostly strong, but the two lead characters aren't particularly endearing, and their motives and actions are sometimes questionable. The film spends most of it's time in one location, but doesn't overstay it's welcome as the film is cleverly interspersed with jumps in time and space. The cinematography is lovely and keeps you engaged with the story. Ultimately, the film feels original and unformulaic, and stays uncompromising to the end.
Reviewed by daveh2332 9 / 10

Diaspora and War Bring a Personal Story into Focus

Polaris is a moving and realistic portrayal of an Iranian-American war photographer struggling with PTSD. The production value and cinematography is very high, taking you to locations domestic and abroad, while the acting and direction help you get into the story, avoiding overt politics. Overall a great war and diaspora drama, not often told from the perspective of a female protagonist.
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