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The Falling Star

Original title: L'étoile filante
2024 · 1 h 38 min
Directed by Dominique Abel · Belgium · Contemporary European Art Cinema
ComedyCrime

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Cast

Fiona Gordon Dominique Abel Kaori Ito Philippe Martz Bruno Romy Mélanie Depuiset

Plot

The former activist’s past finally catches up with him when a mysterious stranger appears at the bar, armed and wanting revenge. The appearance of a double, the depressed and solitary Dom, provides Boris’ cunning partner Kayoko and their faithful friend Tim with the perfect escape plan.

Sinekatalog’s take

A quirky crime comedy that plays with doubles, grudges and a bar owner's buried past. The tone is dry and offbeat, with the plot leaning on a playful mistaken-identity scheme. It suits viewers who enjoy deadpan European humour more than big laughs.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.7 / 10 (397 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.

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