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The Gravedigger’s Wife (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Gravedigger’s Wife (2021) movie poster

The Gravedigger’s Wife is a 2021 drama directed by Khadar Ayderus Ahmed, starring Omar Abdi as Guled, Yasmin Warsame and Fardouza Moussa Egueh. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $36,006 worldwide on a $1.3 million budget. Its Echo Score is 80/100.

worldwide gross
$36K
Echo Score
80
budget
$1.3M
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The Gravedigger’s Wife (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Somali
Studio
Bufo
Budget
$1.3M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Gravedigger’s Wife About?

The premise of The Gravedigger’s Wife without spoilers.

Guled and Nasra are a devoted couple raising their teenage son in Djibouti City. When Nasra requires a costly surgery for a chronic kidney disease, their loving relationship is tested. Guled works tirelessly as a gravedigger, struggling to provide for his family and facing immense sacrifices to secure his wife's health and well-being. The film explores the strength of their bond and the challenges they overcome.

The Gravedigger’s Wife Themes & Keywords

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  • money
  • gravedigger
  • somalia
  • illness
  • public healthcare system
  • universal healthcare
  • healthcare system
  • country without universal healthcare
  • country without public healthcare system
  • no healthcare
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Cast & crew

The Gravedigger’s Wife Cast & Characters

Omar Abdi leads the cast as Guled, with Yasmin Warsame as Nasra and Fardouza Moussa Egueh as Dr. Yahya. Directed by Khadar Ayderus Ahmed; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Khadar Ayderus Ahmed

More films directed by Khadar Ayderus Ahmed: The Earth Has Ears and Night Stop.

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Ratings

The Gravedigger’s Wife Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 80/100, strongest in character & emotion (92) and weakest in story & flow (68).

80 /100

The Gravedigger’s Wife Echo Score Breakdown

The Gravedigger’s Wife registers as a compelling drama that largely succeeds through its emotional depth and thoughtful craftsmanship. Critics highlight its understated visual style, strong performances, and thematic relevance to health care, while noting a sluggish pacing and a contrived third act that lessen narrative impact. User feedback reinforces the film’s moving qualities despite a modest rating. Overall, the film offers a resonant portrait of hardship with enough strengths to outweigh its structural flaws.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 88

    In terms of art and craft, reviewers commend the film’s widescreen composition and the careful rendering of landscape and community life. The visual simplicity and economical production design are described as powerful, and the director’s attention to detail feels measured and authentic. These observations indicate a high level of technical competence and aesthetic coherence.

  • Character & Emotion 92

    When it comes to character and emotion, the performances receive consistent acclaim for nuance and chemistry. Actors convey charm, acceptance, and familial love with convincing depth, and three riveting portrayals are singled out for their authenticity. The emotional core is portrayed as strong and credible, underscoring the film’s focus on human relationships.

  • Story & Flow 68

    Story and flow are generally praised for thematic relevance and emotional resonance, yet several critics point to a slow pace and a contrived climax that diminish momentum. The narrative’s straightforwardness aids accessibility, but pacing issues and a weakened third act reduce overall coherence. Consequently, the story is viewed as solid but imperfectly executed.

  • Sensory Experience 75

    Sensory experience is addressed through comments on the film’s widescreen fable quality and the evocative portrayal of land and people, suggesting a cohesive visual tone. While specific sound design or musical elements are not detailed, the overall sensory impression is described as understated yet effective, contributing positively to the viewing experience.

  • Rewatch Factor 72

    Rewatch factor is influenced by strong character work and thematic depth, which encourage repeat viewings despite pacing concerns. The emotional weight and authentic performances create lasting appeal, though the slower narrative rhythm may limit frequent revisits. Overall, the film retains a respectable replay value for audiences drawn to its humanistic focus.

Box office

The Gravedigger’s Wife Box Office & Budget

The Gravedigger’s Wife grossed $36,006 worldwide on a $1.3 million budget.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$36K

International
$36K
Budget
$1.3M
Details

The Gravedigger’s Wife Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Haudankaivaja” and “Gravgrävarens hustru”.

Also known as
  • Haudankaivaja
  • Gravgrävarens hustru
  • Xaaska Xabaal Qodaha
  • La femme du fossoyeur
  • Жена могильщика
  • Hrobníkova žena
  • Dödgrävarens hustru
  • Die Frau des Totengräbers
  • La mujer del enterrador
  • 掘墓人的妻子

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FAQ

The Gravedigger’s Wife FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Gravedigger’s Wife, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Gravedigger’s Wife?

The Gravedigger’s Wife runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Gravedigger’s Wife released?

The Gravedigger’s Wife was released on July 7, 2021.

Who directed The Gravedigger’s Wife?

The Gravedigger’s Wife was directed by Khadar Ayderus Ahmed.

More films by Khadar Ayderus Ahmed

Who is in the cast of The Gravedigger’s Wife?

The Gravedigger’s Wife stars Omar Abdi as Guled, Yasmin Warsame as Nasra and Fardouza Moussa Egueh as Dr. Yahya, among 18 credited actors.

How much did The Gravedigger’s Wife make at the box office?

The Gravedigger’s Wife grossed $36,006 worldwide on a budget of $1.3 million.

Does The Gravedigger’s Wife have a post-credit scene?

No. The Gravedigger’s Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Gravedigger’s Wife in?

The original language of The Gravedigger’s Wife is Somali.

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