The Breadwinner's stunning visuals are matched by a story that dares to confront sobering real-life issues with uncommon -- and richly rewarding -- honesty. Read critic reviews
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The Breadwinner's stunning visuals are matched by a story that dares to confront sobering real-life issues with uncommon -- and richly rewarding -- honesty. Read critic reviews
Parvana is an 11-year-old girl who lives under Taliban rule in Afghanistan in 2001. After the wrongful arrest of her father, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy to support her family. Working alongside a friend, she soon discovers a new world of freedom and danger. Drawing strength from the fantastical stories she invents, Parvana embarks on an epic quest to find her father and reunite her family.
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Violent Images)
Genre: Drama, Animation
Original Language: English
Director: Nora Twomey
Producer: Angelina Jolie, Anthony Leo, Tomm Moore, Andrew Rosen, Paul Young
Writer: Anita Doron, Deborah Ellis
Release Date (Theaters): limited
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Box Office (Gross USA): $302.9K
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Distributor: GKIDS
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