On Falling

On Falling

2025 · 101 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Aurora, a Portuguese migrant, works as an order picker in a warehouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Caught between the walls of a huge distribution centre and the solitude of her own room, Aurora tries to seize every opportunity to resist the alienation and isolation that threaten her identity.

Directed by Laura Carreira · Written by Laura Carreira

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