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6.6
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Critic Simran Hans
rated 8

Negga is magnetic as antiheroine Clare; a slinky, charismatic presence with dubious motives and a tinkling laugh, she ingratiates herself into Irene’s life, turning it upside down.

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Cast & Crew

Rebecca Hall
Director
Bill Camp
As Hugh Wentworth
Alexander Skarsgård
As John Bellew
Tessa Thompson
As Irene Redfield
André Holland
As Brian Redfield
Ruth Negga
As Clare Kendry
Doris McCarthy
As Pedestrian (uncredited)

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In 1920s New York City, a chance encounter between two childhood friends, Irene and Clare, sets off a chain of events that challenges their identities, relationships, and sense of belonging. Clare, who has been passing as white, introduces Irene to her luxurious life as the wife of a wealthy white man. As their friendship deepens, Irene's marriage and sense of self become increasingly strained. A tragic event forces Irene to confront the truth about her own identity and the cost of passing. With a strong cast and haunting atmosphere, this movie probes the complexities of race, class, and gender in a tumultuous era.

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You can stream Passing on: Netflix

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Passing was released for streaming on November 10, 2021.