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Shell

2012, Movie, 1h 30min

Abandoned by her mother when she was a child, Shell has stayed to take care of her dying father but now feels trapped within the beautiful but desolate landscape that surrounds her. With only her routine of running the decaying petrol station, taking care of her father, and spending afternoons in her bedroom with a local mechanic, life is passing Shell by with every passing truck that rattles her walls. One day a salesman stops to re-fuel and offers Shell a taste of the outside world that takes her closer than ever to the edge of the road and her desire to escape.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Xan Brooks

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...a hushed and haunting coming-of-age drama, pungently played out in the remote Scottish highlands...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Guy Lodge

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...this moving character study dodges standard-issue Brit miserablism with a sly sense of humour and some breathtaking visual poetry...

Read full review at Empire

Frequently asked questions

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Shell is a powerful and poignant drama that tells the story of a young woman trapped in a life she never chose. Abandoned by her mother and left to care for her dying father, Shell's world is limited to the desolate landscape of the Scottish Highlands. She spends her days running the family's decaying petrol station and her nights alone in her bedroom, dreaming of a life beyond the horizon. When a charming salesman stops by one day, Shell is offered a glimpse of a different world, and she must decide whether to take a chance on a new life or remain trapped in her lonely existence. With stunning cinematography and a standout performance from its young lead actress, Shell is a moving and unforgettable film experience.

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You can stream Shell on: Amazon Store

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Shell include The Help, Detachment, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, Moonlight, Burnt, There Will Be Blood.