Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sentimental
- satirical
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally find the film a charming, scenic romantic comedy with appealing performances and a familiar but engaging emotional premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Zeynep flees her unhappy life to her deceased mother's Croatian island house seeking peace, only to encounter an unexpected obstacle in Josip.
The Croatian property is both Zeynep's hoped-for refuge and Josip's established home, creating the film's central tension.
Zeynep's connection to her late mother's house conflicts with Josip's continuing residence there.
The supplied keywords identify the film as satirical and sentimental, while its genre and premise center comic romantic conflict.
Films like Faraway, and why
Mamma Mia!
shared romantic comedy structure, emotional dissatisfaction, and scenic Mediterranean setting
The Holiday
shared fish out of water premise, cross-cultural romance, and warm comedic tone
Something's Gotta Give
shared middle-aged romantic renewal, domestic frustration, and bittersweet humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Vanessa Jopp
- Release Date
- 2023-03-08
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (135)
Cast
- Naomi Krauss
- Goran Bogdan
- Adnan Maral
- Bahar Balci
- Vedat Erincin
- Artjom Gilz
- Davor Tomić
- Mladen Vasary
- Paula Schramm
- Christian Schneller
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Faraway about?
- An unhappy woman seeking solitude on a Croatian island finds her inherited refuge occupied by a stubborn local man who may become something more.
- What is Faraway like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Faraway as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Faraway violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Faraway.
- What did critics think of Faraway?
- Critics generally find the film a charming, scenic romantic comedy with appealing performances and a familiar but engaging emotional premise.
- Which films are like Faraway?
- Films with a similar feel include Mamma Mia!, The Holiday, and Something's Gotta Give.
- How long is Faraway?
- Faraway runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Faraway?
- In United States, Faraway streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
