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Forbidden to Forget

2014 · 95 min

A somber, history-driven drama that immerses you in a family's struggle to stay united amid political upheaval.

Tagline
Forbidden to Forget
Overview
3 families separated by the political differences of Panama in 1989. The invasion of the United States into Panama will be the only purpose to stay together.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • war
  • politics
  • survival
  • loyalty
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour1
Realism8
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
history, drama
Directed by
Oscar Faarup
Written by
Renán Fernandez, Oscar Faarup
Starring
Nini De Leon, Larry Diaz, Renán Fernandez, Jaun Raúl Díaz Fabrega, Manuel Paz, Mike Pérez
Runtime
95 min
Country
Panama
Languages
Spanish

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