Movie

The Starling

2021 · 103 min

A quiet, heartfelt drama about grief and healing, with moments of quirky humor and a stubborn bird that becomes a symbol of resilience.

Tagline: Hope starts small
Overview: A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, healing, family, love
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
healing
family
love
isolation
Places: small town
home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none