Swan Song
dir. Benjamin Cleary
69
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In the near future, Cameron Turner is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Presented with an experimental solution to shield his wife and son from grief, he grapples with altering their fate in this thought-provoking exploration of love, loss, and sacrifice.
Critics consensus
Swan Song occasionally strays on the wrong side of maudlin, but Mahershala Ali's work in dual roles lends this sci-fi drama genuine heart.
Directed byBenjamin Cleary
StarringMahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close, Adam Beach, Lee Shorten
Written byBenjamin Cleary
CinematographyMasanobu Takayanagi
EditingNathan Nugent
MusicJay Wadley
Swan Song
2021 · R · 1h 52m
Drama, Science Fiction
In the near future, Cameron Turner is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Presented with an experimental solution to shield his wife and son from grief, he grapples with altering their fate in this thought-provoking exploration of love, loss, and sacrifice.
Our Verdict
69
Critics Consensus
Swan Song occasionally strays on the wrong side of maudlin, but Mahershala Ali's work in dual roles lends this sci-fi drama genuine heart.
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