Say Grace Before Drowning

About This Movie

So, 'Say Grace Before Drowning'... it's quite an emotional ride. You’ve got this young girl, Hawa, who after years apart, finally reunites with her mother. But it’s not the fairy tale you might expect. The mother’s mental health is really in shambles, and that's where the film digs deep into some heavy themes—family, trauma, and the messy layers of reconnection. The pacing feels deliberately slow, which pulls you into the atmosphere of uncertainty and tension. You can really feel the weight of their relationship unraveling, and the performances are raw, especially from the leads. Not exactly a light watch, but it’s that kind of haunting narrative that sticks with you and lingers long after the credits roll.

Explores themes of family and traumaStrong performances that evoke deep emotionsDeliberate pacing enhances the atmosphere