A former US military translator stationed in Afghanistan returns to San Francisco to put her life back in order. Working...
A former US military translator stationed in Afghanistan returns to San Francisco to put her life back in order. Working at a fortune cookie factory, in a moment of sudden revelation, she decides to send out a special message via cookie.
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Where to watch Fremont
Understated magic
Captivatingly droll mundanity in the Kaurismäki/Jamursch key, following the immigrant experience of an Afghan refugee (Anaita Wali Zada, a refugee herself). Gentle, understated magic unearthed in tiny details, regional specificity; a Vashti Bunyan karaoke session that’s one of the most unexpectedly transporting moments of the year.
97 %76 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
85 %81 reviewsAudience score rating
"Strikes a beautiful tone with a deadpan sense of humour."
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Variety
Variety"The kind of independent film which we haven’t seen a lot of lately, endowed with intimacy and a kind of dreamy charm."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A sweet, low-key charmer with a winning, achingly sympathetic performance from novice actress Zada."
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The Times
The Times"The best kind of indie-movie throwback."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"Has the demeanor of a kitchen-sink drama but is laced with deadpan absurdism."
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post"Has the feel of a hip indie movie from the 1980s heyday of Jim Jarmusch: shot in black and white with a wry, absurdist eye."
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Financial Times
Financial Times"An excellent little film."
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NPR
NPR"Has the ethereal feel of a half-remembered, mostly pleasant dream."
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Slant Magazine
Slant MagazineFremont | Details
- Rating
- PG, Mild themes & occasional coarse language
- Runtime
- 91
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
