A REAL PAIN

A REAL PAIN

Rating: MA15+   (Strong coarse language)
Duration: 90 mins
Director: Jesse Eisenberg
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Kurt Egyiawan, Jennifer Grey
Genre: Drama, comedy

 

Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honour their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

A poignant, funny exploration of the unexpected permutations of intergenerational trauma, and a sensitively drawn reckoning of the legacy of World War II among the survivors of survivors.

WINNER – Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, Sundance Film Festival 2024 

“A masterpiece.” Collider 

“A knockout.” The New York Times 

“Understated, funny, and gradually heart-swelling, writer-director Jesse Eisenberg’s Chopin-kissed sophomore feature is as graceful as movies come.” Harper’s Bazaar 

“It’s among the most brittle and beautiful works of Eisenberg’s career. Spectacular work.” AwardsWatch 

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Official Trailer