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Compassion (2013)
Director: Roberto Oliveri
Cast: Diana Quick, Ricky Champ
Runtime15 min
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An elderly woman confronts a man that has just broken into her home. Sitting down to discuss their stories, it turns out that they have more in common than either would suspect.
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Compassion (2013), directed by Roberto Oliveri, is a little-known drama that received mixed reviews from critics. While the film has not garnered any major awards recognition, its simple yet compelling premise about an unlikely encounter between an elderly woman and a home intruder has resonated with some audiences, as evidenced by its moderately positive ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Compassion (2013) offers a unique character-driven drama with standout performances, particularly from the veteran actress Diana Quick. Director Roberto Oliveri skillfully explores the unexpected connections that can form between two very different people through an intimate, thoughtful narrative that examines themes of loneliness, empathy, and our shared humanity.
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Compassion is a social emotion that motivates people to go out of their way to relieve the physical, mental, or emotional pains of others and themselves. Compassion is sensitivity to the emotional aspects of the suffering of others. When based on notions such as fairness, justice, and interdependence, it may be considered partially rational in nature.
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