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The Breadwinner

  • 2017
  • PG-13
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
27K
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The Breadwinner (2017)
Parvana, a young girl living under the Taliban regime, cuts her hair and disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family after her father is imprisoned.
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In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.In 2001, Afghanistan is under the control of the Taliban. When her father is captured, a determined young girl disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

  • Director
    • Nora Twomey
  • Writers
    • Anita Doron
    • Deborah Ellis
  • Stars
    • Saara Chaudry
    • Soma Chhaya
    • Noorin Gulamgaus
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nora Twomey
    • Writers
      • Anita Doron
      • Deborah Ellis
    • Stars
      • Saara Chaudry
      • Soma Chhaya
      • Noorin Gulamgaus
    • 119User reviews
    • 123Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 22 wins & 56 nominations total

    Videos4

    Teaser
    Trailer 1:02
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
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    The Breadwinner: We Need Food Now
    Clip 2:11
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    The Breadwinner: The Decision
    Clip 2:11
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    Photos95

    The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, and Knox Jolie-Pitt at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Nora Twomey, and Saara Chaudry at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Saara Chaudry at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Nora Twomey, and Saara Chaudry at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    Angelina Jolie, Nora Twomey, and Saara Chaudry at an event for The Breadwinner (2017)
    The Breadwinner (2017)
    The Breadwinner (2017)
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    Saara Chaudry
    Saara Chaudry
    • Parvana
    • (voice)
    Soma Chhaya
    Soma Chhaya
    • Shauzia
    • (voice)
    • (as Soma Bhatia)
    Noorin Gulamgaus
    Noorin Gulamgaus
    • Idrees
    • (voice)
    • …
    Laara Sadiq
    Laara Sadiq
    • Fattema
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ali Badshah
    Ali Badshah
    • Nurullah
    • (voice)
    • …
    Shaista Latif
    • Soraya
    • (voice)
    Kanza Feris
    • Sorceress
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kawa Ada
    • Razaq
    • (voice)
    Kane Mahon
    Kane Mahon
    • Optician
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ali Kazmi
    Ali Kazmi
    • Darya
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mran Volkhard
    • Megaphone
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ezra Sholeh
    • Stall Seller
    • (voice)
    • (as Reza Sholeh)
    • …
    Lily Erlinghauser
    • Zaki
    • (voice)
    Wamiq Furoghudin
    • Prison Gatekeeper
    • (voice)
    Millad Hamidkohzad
    • Other Talib Boy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Salaman Hamidkohzad
    • Male Shopper
    • (voice)
    • …
    Abu Hashim Dostyar
    • Teen Boy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Sapeda Hashim Dostyar
    • Child Market Seller
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Nora Twomey
    • Writers
      • Anita Doron
      • Deborah Ellis
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The book that's being read in the real world and the fantasy world sequences in the film is the same. It's a volume of poetry by Rumi.
    • Goofs
      According to sources the film takes place in 2001. But the currency used in the film is Afghani which wasn't introduced until 2003.
    • Quotes

      Parvana: [Last Lines] Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that makes the flowers grow, not thunder.

    • Connections
      Featured in 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      The Crown Sleeps
      Performed by Felicity Williams and Elaha Soroor
      Original Song by Qais Essar
      Lyrics by Joshua Hill
      Arranged and Produced by Aaron Lightstone and Justin Gray
      Mixed and Remastered by Justin Gray

    User reviews119

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    Featured review
    8/10
    The sad reality of Afghanistan
    Cartoon Saloon shows us a moving story in Afghanistan; the plot is good, the characters are charismatic, the animation is excellent and the soundtrack is very good; I highly recommend it.
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    • DogePelis2015
    • Apr 20, 2021

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • Canada
      • Luxembourg
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Aircraft Pictures (Canada)
      • Cartoon Saloon (Ireland)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cô Bé Dũng Cảm
    • Production companies
      • Aircraft Pictures
      • Cartoon Saloon
      • Mélusine Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $313,215
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,395
      • Nov 19, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,790,214
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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