The Shack
PG-13United States rating20172h 12mDrama, Family
A father struggling with the loss of his young daughter receives a mysterious invitation to visit a nearby shack. While there, he meets three people who help him process his grief and find peace regarding his past. It is a heavy drama that explores faith and healing after a tragic accident.
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PG-13 US
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A father struggling with the loss of his young daughter receives a mysterious invitation to visit a nearby shack. While there, he meets three people who help him process his grief and find peace regarding his past. It is a heavy drama that explores faith and healing after a tragic accident.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Some
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Intense
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long scenes of dialogue and contemplative moments with a slow and steady narrative flow. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryThe plot mentions a serial killer and the discovery of a child's bloodied dress.
- Approx.ScaryThe father recounts a history of physical abuse and a violent childhood.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the father's feelings about his past change by the end of the story?
- 2What did the characters learn about forgiveness and moving forward?
- 3How did the father's experience help him support his daughter's feelings?
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