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Kingdom of Us (2017)

"WHEN TRAGEDY BECOMES MEMORY, GRIEF BECOMES STRENGTH"

7.120171h 49mEN
Documentary

Directed by Lucy Cohen

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

1h 49m

Language

EN

Release

October 7, 2017

Director

Lucy Cohen

Official Trailer

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Overview

How does a traumatic event shape a family? How do you sift through the memories to find hidden clues and unlock a collective grief? Kingdom of Us takes a look at a mother and her seven children, whose father's suicide left them in financial ruin. Through home movies and raw moments, the Shanks famil...

Cast

Paul Shanks

Paul Shanks

Himself (archive footage)

Vikie Shanks

Vikie Shanks

Herself

Lorie-Lanie Shanks

Lorie-Lanie Shanks

Herself

Nikita-Nina Shanks

Nikita-Nina Shanks

Herself

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Kingdom of Us (2017), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

How does a traumatic event shape a family? How do you sift through the memories to find hidden clues and unlock a collective grief? Kingdom of Us takes a look at a mother and her seven children, whose father's suicide left them in financial ruin. Through home movies and raw moments, the Shanks family travels the rocky road towards hope.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Kingdom of Us. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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