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Unpacking

  • 2022
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
131
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Michal Sinnott, Jessica Rotondi, Stephanie Ann Whited, Alexandra Clayton, Sam Bianchini, and Katie Braden in Unpacking (2022)
Six women, sold on the promise of radical transformation, travel to Bali into the hands of an influencer guru and get slapped with reality: change is messy AF.
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Six American women, sold on the promise of radical transformation, travel to Bali into the hands of an influencer guru and her Indonesian assistant, and get slapped with reality: change is m... Read allSix American women, sold on the promise of radical transformation, travel to Bali into the hands of an influencer guru and her Indonesian assistant, and get slapped with reality: change is messy AF.Six American women, sold on the promise of radical transformation, travel to Bali into the hands of an influencer guru and her Indonesian assistant, and get slapped with reality: change is messy AF.

  • Directors
    • Alexandra Clayton
    • Michal Sinnott
  • Writers
    • Alexandra Clayton
    • Joseph Schollaert
    • Michal Sinnott
  • Stars
    • Dania Arancha
    • Handayadi Awur Yadi
    • Sam Bianchini
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    131
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Alexandra Clayton
      • Michal Sinnott
    • Writers
      • Alexandra Clayton
      • Joseph Schollaert
      • Michal Sinnott
    • Stars
      • Dania Arancha
      • Handayadi Awur Yadi
      • Sam Bianchini
    • 53User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Dania Arancha
    • Ni Ketut
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    Sam Bianchini
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    • Keri Hart
    Katie Braden
    • Alice
    Alexandra Clayton
    Alexandra Clayton
    • Ruby
    Gandhi Fernando
    • Happy
    Kyle Gaythier
    • Bar Bro 2
    Jessica Rotondi
    • Jackie
    Joseph Schollaert
    • Bro Bro 1
    Michal Sinnott
    Michal Sinnott
    • Charlotte
    Stephanie Ann Whited
    Stephanie Ann Whited
    • Eithne
    Nellie Zubkis
    • Grace
    • Directors
      • Alexandra Clayton
      • Michal Sinnott
    • Writers
      • Alexandra Clayton
      • Joseph Schollaert
      • Michal Sinnott
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    10snyderallie

    Fantastic Film!

    We were lucky enough to see the world premier of "Unpacking" in October of 2022, and we were truly blown away. The film has the perfect balance of gravity and levity, and just the right mix of drama and laugh-out-loud moments. It's so refreshing to see dynamic, complex portrayals of female characters - and so well acted, as well. The making of the film is fascinating in and of itself, and the organic and spontaneous nature of the production is evident in the natural feel and effortless flow of the film. I'm thrilled that the film has been doing so well - deservedly so - and can't wait to see what else the team creates in the future!
    9petersjg-86890

    The antidote to both toxic positivity and cynicism

    This movie is a rare treasure. Yes, I laughed and cried. It's reminiscent of "The Breakfast Club" - a group of archetypes together. We have the "aggressive progressive," the mom who's never taken the time to be her own person, the sexually-liberated one into crystals, the free-spirit and rules-follower sister duo, and the culture- appropriating yoga teacher. I'm a middle-aged woman (hence the John Huge reference) and I've been through many self-help rounds depicted here. It was cathartic to be able to laugh at them without feeling laughed at. Because what this film does incredibly well is show that we're all more complex than any caricature, and just trying to do the best we can. The cinematography and soundtrack are beautiful- but a warning to any fellow vertigo warriors that sometimes the quick camera movements can be triggering. I was very fortunate to see the directors/writers along with many cast members interviewed at the Independent Film Festival and was so inspired to learn about the movie's cooperative creative structure. Unpacking guides us, gently and without being preachy, towards a better way.
    10joero

    Such a relevant film!

    Such a great experience watching this film! I thought it was going to be a mindless "female" oriented film. It was so much more. The writing, acting, filming, all were terrific and the scenery was glorious!

    The characters were deeply thought out, and the issues they brought with them to Bali could be identified easily through out our society. Divorce, motherhood, emotional pain, trauma, all were treated with great compassion.

    We watch a lot of television on Netflix and Prime and this film is as good as any of them and better than some.

    I hope this film is available to anyone who enjoys comedy, but so much more!

    Congratulations to all.
    10chelsea_kay

    SO funny and endearing!!

    As a 30-something woman, I deeply relate to so many of the issues brought up in this film, and I appreciated how direct & authentic the script brought out real life scenarios. I also found it so endearing and comedic - awkward and silly in some parts, and hilariously accurate to the less than perfect moments we all face in life. All emotions wrapped up into an hour and a half. Great acting, and I loved the soundtrack! I was lucky enough to see this on the big screen for their world premiere showing! I look forward to seeing these faces and names in future features - and I wish the whole team, cast & crew, wildly successful careers in the film industry!!
    9bulkmaildwm

    Deep and inspiring AND funny!

    This is a very enjoyable film. I felt I could identify with parts of each of the 5 women, and the workshop leader as well. The script doesn't shy away from creating complex characters with all the contradictions and struggles of real life people. It's concise and moving, and beautiful to watch.

    I think it must be difficult for a film to rise above the noise with all the mounds of "content" being created these days but this film deserves to be seen! The fact that the filmmakers work together as a collective is also quite inspiring to me. I'm sure they had their moments but the end product is beautifully done.

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      Evidently, most of the cast & crew suffered bouts of "Bali Belly" at some point during filming. At one point, it was even worked into a scene.

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    • Release date
      • October 8, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Bali, Indonesia
    • Production company
      • Wherever You Go Pictures
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      1 hour 21 minutes
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