Twin siblings unravel their mother's past in a bleak, measured search for tangled roots and enduring love.
Suspenseful and melancholy. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on The Roku Channel (free).
For an R, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, strong violence and some strong language.
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A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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