Logo What's After the Movie
Following the sudden death of her son, a grieving mother and her young partner, a four-year-old boy, must navigate their shared loss despite not speaking the same language. The film explores themes of grief, connection, and cultural differences as they find solace in unexpected ways.

Following the sudden death of her son, a grieving mother and her young partner, a four-year-old boy, must navigate their shared loss despite not speaking the same language. The film explores themes of grief, connection, and cultural differences as they find solace in unexpected ways.

Does Lilting have end credit scenes?

No!

Lilting does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Lilting

Explore the complete cast of Lilting, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Ratings and Reviews for Lilting

See how Lilting is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where Lilting stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Metacritic

61

Metascore

6.1

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

82%

TOMATOMETER

review

80%

User Score

IMDb

7.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

70

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Lilting

Explore awards

Discover all the awards and nominations received by Lilting, from Oscars to film festival honors. Learn how Lilting and its cast and crew have been recognized by critics and the industry alike.


68th British Academy Film Awards 2015

Hong Khaou
Nomination

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer

Hong Khaou

Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for Lilting

See more

Watch official trailers, exclusive clips, cast interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage from Lilting. Dive deeper into the making of the film, its standout moments, and key production insights.


Official Trailer

Official US Trailer

Lilting Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


gaylanguage barriermourninggriefhomosexualboyfriend boyfriend relationshiploss of loved onegay soncultural differenceloss of loverloss of sonmother son relationshipcambodian chinesedeathtranslatormourning one's loverworrying about one's motherasian man white man relationshipdeath of lovergay relationshipgay romancememorycoming outfear of rejectiongay lovemourning for soncommunicationeurasianchinese abroadrepeated sceneflashbackjealousybare chested malegay kissdancingold womanold manretirement homeflowersbusmale male relationshipcookingmandarindeath of sonbarefoot malecamera shot of bare feetcamera shot of feetmotheryoungman

Similar Movies To Lilting You Should Know About

Browse a curated list of movies similar in genre, tone, characters, or story structure. Discover new titles like the one you're watching, perfect for fans of related plots, vibes, or cinematic styles.


© 2025 What's After the Movie. All rights reserved.