Skin (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Skin is a 2009 biographical drama directed by Anthony Fabian. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $351,283 worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Anthony Fabian
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jour De Fete
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Skin About?
The premise of Skin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
"Skin" tells the true story of Sandra Laing, a young girl born into a white Afrikaner family but identified as black due to her mixed heritage. At just ten years old, she is cast out from her childhood home because of her identity. The film follows her journey of self-discovery over three decades, portraying a life marked by rejection and betrayal. Ultimately, it’s a story of resilience and triumph over adversity amidst the deeply divided world of apartheid.
Skin Themes & Keywords
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- africa
- afrikaner
- prejudice
- racial prejudice
- segregation
- year 1948
- year 1994
- prologue
- begins with text
- dancer
- dancing
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- demonstration
- protest
- umbrella
- van
- balloon
- street life
- johannesburg south africa
- election
- south african politics
- assembly line
- factory
- world network news
- video camera
- reporter
- asking for an autograph
- newspaper headline
- newspaper
- character appears in newspaper
- apology
- running
- dressing
- school uniform
- mother daughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
- secret
- suitcase
- nickname
- man wears eyeglasses
- praying
- volkswagen
- holding hands
- year 1965
- eastern transvaal south africs
- limerick
- truck
- military vehicle
- south african soldier
- girls' dormitory
The Director of Skin
Directed by Anthony Fabian.
- Director Anthony Fabian
Skin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Skin 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Skin Plot Summary
What happens in Skin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sandra, a ten-year-old girl with distinctly African features, finds herself at the center of a complex situation that challenges her identity and “place” in society. Her parents, Abraham and Sannie, who are white Afrikaners, are unaware of Sandra’s black ancestry. They have raised her with love and care as their white daughter in a remote part of Eastern Transvaal, believing they are doing what is best for her. Despite her appearance, Sandra’s upbringing is based on her parents’ love, and she navigates her childhood as a regular child in their close-knit community.
Full summary
The whole story of Skin, scene by scene
Skin Box Office
Skin grossed $351,283 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$351.3K
- International
- $351.3K
Skin Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Skin.
How Well Do You Know Skin?
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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What is the primary issue Sandra faces at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Skin
3 cars on screen, including the Caterpillar D-Series and the Komatsu D-Series.
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Komatsu D65 Important role
Skin Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Skin - In schwarzer Haut” and “困肤”.
- Also known as
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- Skin - In schwarzer Haut
- 困肤
- In schwarzer Haut - Eine wahre Geschichte
- Skin - Schrei nach Gerechtigkeit
- Genetik Miras
- Kiközösítés.
- Цвят на кожата
- Farba pleti
- Barva pleti
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Skin FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Skin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Skin?
Skin runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Skin released?
Skin was released on October 30, 2009.
Who directed Skin?
Skin was directed by Anthony Fabian.
More films by Anthony Fabian How much did Skin make at the box office?
Skin grossed $351,283 worldwide.
How is Skin rated?
Skin has 62 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Skin have a post-credit scene?
No. Skin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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