In post-war London, a grief-stricken Cambodian mother's quest for solace becomes intertwined with an unexpected romance, as she reaches out to form a bond with a kindred spirit.

In post-war London, a grief-stricken Cambodian mother's quest for solace becomes intertwined with an unexpected romance, as she reaches out to form a bond with a kindred spirit.

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Lilting does not have end credit scenes.

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Metacritic

61

Metascore

6.1

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

82%

TOMATOMETER

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80%

User Score

IMDb

7.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

70

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User Score

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68th British Academy Film Awards 2015

Hong Khaou
Nomination

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer

Hong Khaou

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