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The Orphanage 2021

Runtime

90 min

Language

English

English

During the 1980s in Afghanistan, a young boy finds solace in Bollywood films, dreaming of a life far removed from his own. However, his world shifts when he is sent to an orphanage during the Soviet occupation. As the Mujahideen fight for their nation's freedom, the boy's dreams and innocence are challenged, and he must find strength and hope amidst a backdrop of conflict and uncertainty.

During the 1980s in Afghanistan, a young boy finds solace in Bollywood films, dreaming of a life far removed from his own. However, his world shifts when he is sent to an orphanage during the Soviet occupation. As the Mujahideen fight for their nation's freedom, the boy's dreams and innocence are challenged, and he must find strength and hope amidst a backdrop of conflict and uncertainty.

Does The Orphanage have end credit scenes?

No!

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

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Rotten Tomatoes
review

91%

TOMATOMETER

review

92%

User Score

IMDb

6.7 /10

IMDb Rating

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