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Since Otar Left (2004): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Since Otar Left is a 2004 drama directed by Julie Bertucelli. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$1.6M
Metascore
85
Since Otar Left (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Julie Bertucelli
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Since Otar Left About?

The premise of Since Otar Left without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a Georgian city, elderly Eka cherishes letters from her son, Otar, who lives in Paris. To protect her, Eka’s daughter Marina hides the devastating news of his death, and a comforting illusion is maintained. As the lie continues, Eka’s granddaughter Ada becomes involved, leading to a moving story about loss, hidden truths within a family, and the enduring strength of hope and imagination.

Crew

The Director of Since Otar Left

Directed by Julie Bertucelli.

Ratings

Since Otar Left Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Since Otar Left 85 on Metacritic.

Plot

Since Otar Left Plot Summary

What happens in Since Otar Left from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The story revolves around three women who share a cramped apartment in one of Tbilisi’s oldest districts. They face the harsh realities of contemporary Georgian life, grappling with frequent power outages and a crumbling infrastructure. Eka, the matriarch, has a tumultuous relationship with her daughter Marina, though she is very close to her granddaughter Ada. However, the one she feels most connected to is her son, Otar.

Full summary

The whole story of Since Otar Left, scene by scene

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Box office

Since Otar Left Box Office

Since Otar Left grossed $1.6 million worldwide. $350,391 came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (79%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.6M

US & Canada
$350.4K
International
$1.3M
US & Canada 21% Rest of the world 79%
Videos

Since Otar Left Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Since Otar Left.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Since Otar Left?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

Since Otar Left FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Since Otar Left, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Since Otar Left?

Since Otar Left runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Since Otar Left released?

Since Otar Left was released on April 30, 2004.

Who directed Since Otar Left?

Since Otar Left was directed by Julie Bertucelli.

More films by Julie Bertucelli

How much did Since Otar Left make at the box office?

Since Otar Left grossed $1.6 million worldwide ($350,391 domestic, $1.3 million international).

How is Since Otar Left rated?

Since Otar Left has 85 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does Since Otar Left have a post-credit scene?

No. Since Otar Left has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Since Otar Left in?

The original language of Since Otar Left is French.

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