Movie

Farming

2018 · 107 min

A raw, emotionally bruising watch that immerses you in a boy's struggle for belonging and self-acceptance amid racism and violence.

Overview: Based on the writer/director's childhood, FARMING tells the story of a young Nigerian boy, 'farmed out' by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Instead, he becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, race, isolation, trauma
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
race
isolation
trauma
redemption
Places: big city
suburbs
school
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild