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Torn

  • 2021
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.1K
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Torn (2021)
When world renowned climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost in a deadly avalanche, his best friend and climbing partner went on to marry his widow and help raise his three sons. This profoundly intimate film from eldest son Max, captures the family's intense personal journey toward understanding as they finally lay him to rest.
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Alex Lowe's ill-fated climb and his son's arduous journey to return to the spot where his father perished.Alex Lowe's ill-fated climb and his son's arduous journey to return to the spot where his father perished.Alex Lowe's ill-fated climb and his son's arduous journey to return to the spot where his father perished.

  • Director
    • Max Lowe
  • Stars
    • Conrad Anker
    • Jennifer Lowe-Anker
    • Alex Lowe
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Max Lowe
    • Stars
      • Conrad Anker
      • Jennifer Lowe-Anker
      • Alex Lowe
    • 20User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Alex Lowe
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    Isaac Lowe
    • Self
    Jennifer Lowe
    • Self
    Sam Lowe
    • Self
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      • Max Lowe
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    10annamarie1234

    The most beautiful documentary I've watched in a long time

    The title of this movie was so well chosen. "Torn" is every single person in this family from Alex himself (caught between his family and his passion) but also his wife, his three children and Conrad.

    It was such a special documentary to watch with the footage and documentation from back then and today. Every step of the way was documented. Such a great tribute to Alex Lowe, his family and Conrad Anker.

    Alex Lowe would surely be proud and what a beautiful legacy to leave one's father.

    Coming from a patchwork family, I could also really relate to the inner conflict of the different people in the documentary.

    Sobbed so much at the ending. This movie will stick with me for a while.
    10jenhaileywales

    Moved me to tears

    I just happened upon this title in my Disney+ app and decided to give it a go. It's definitely worth watching, even if you don't know the family story or the details of the patriarch's untimely death. It's beautifully put together and comes across as incredibly genuine. Be ready to grab a box of tissue.
    10bmwytng

    Tissues required!

    Mountain climbing isn't the real subject matter here. This is a truly touching, genuine story of friendship, love, tragedy, heartbreak, and recovery. Torn by loss, a new family is bonded together with tenderness, love and care. The fragility and trials of life. Of healing, resilience, and positivity. Tears are inevitable for this one!
    10mflorenciat

    A beautiful tribute and a testament of what love can do

    I was not ready for this. Have tissues at hand, you'll need them. Brilliantly directed and written and a truly inspiring.

    Just beautiful. Well done you all, may this wonderful thing you did bring you more closure.
    7Jimmy_JimJim

    A story about love

    This is more a movie about love than one about alpinism (for that, you'd want to watch Meru, also features Conrad Anker). As far as a love story goes, this one is quite original. It is emotionally complex, yet delicate, so much so that no Hollywood scrptwriter has dared tackle this topic yet, at least not from this angle. This movie is a bit rough on the edges (for instance, it can try to delve deeper in Conrad's psyche) but nonetheless, quite enjoyable to watch.

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bir Dağcının Ardından
    • Production companies
      • Lightbox
      • Technicolor
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $52,816
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,993
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)

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