The Braid

20232h 1min

India. Smita is an untouchable. She dreams of seeing her daughter escape her miserable condition and enter school. Italy. Giulia works in her father’s workshop. When he has an accident, she discovers that the family business is ruined. Canada. Sarah, a successful lawyer, is about to be promoted to the head of her firm when she learns that she is ill. Three lives, three women, three continents. Three battles to fight. Although they don’t know each other, Smita, Giulia and Sarah are unknowingly linked by their most intimate and singular bond.

Storyline

India. Smita is an untouchable. She dreams of seeing her daughter escape her miserable condition and enter school. Italy. Giulia works in her father’s workshop. When he has an accident, she discovers that the family business is ruined. Canada. Sarah, a successful lawyer, is about to be promoted to the head of her firm when she learns that she is ill. Three lives, three women, three continents. Three battles to fight. Although they don’t know each other, Smita, Giulia and Sarah are unknowingly linked by their most intimate and singular bond.

Released
November 29, 2023
Runtime
2h 1min
Budget
$8,500,000
Revenue
$9,235,757
Language
English
Production
France 2 Cinéma, Forum Films, La Compagnie Cinématographique, Panache Productions, La Fabrique Films, SND, Curiosa Films, Moana Films, Indigo Film, Proximus, VOO, Téléfilm Canada, SODEC, Canal+, France Télévisions, RAI, Apulia Film Commission, Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada, Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge, BeTV