IMDb 6.2 2023 HD

The Survival of Kindness

The Survival of Kindness

2023
Fantasy Mystery Science Fiction
96 min NR Australia
7.1 / 10
6.2 IMDB

In a cage on a trailer in the middle of the desert, BlackWoman is abandoned, left to die. But BlackWoman seems not ready. She escapes, journeying through pestilence…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rolf de Heer
Starring
Mwajemi Hussein / Deepthi Sharma / Darsan Sharma / Gary Waddell / Natasha Wanganeen / Craig Behenna / Andy Davies / Correta Odera

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

resilient bleak powerful thought-provoking stark challenging enduring desperate hopeful oppressive journey determined

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'The Survival of Kindness', Mwajemi Hussein’s performance is a masterclass in conveying resilience without dialogue. The film, under the direction of Unknown, is a stark, unflinching look at the fight for survival against a backdrop of societal…

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Arthur Finch
Mar 18, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Survival of Kindness' is an experience that is as challenging as it is potentially rewarding. Mwajemi Hussein carries the weight of the film, portraying a character pushed to her absolute limits. The director's stark aesthetic and unflinching…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 18, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly arresting piece of cinema, 'The Survival of Kindness' is an odyssey of the spirit. Mwajemi Hussein inhabits the role of BlackWoman with an astonishing depth, conveying volumes through mere gesture and gaze. The director’s unflinching vision…

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Marcus Bellwether
Mar 18, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a film that demands patience and contemplation. 'The Survival of Kindness' presents a raw, almost elemental struggle for existence, anchored by Mwajemi Hussein's compelling presence. The director’s approach is minimalist, allowing the harsh environments and Hussein's…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Mwajemi Hussein delivers a performance of remarkable fortitude in 'The Survival of Kindness'. Director Unknown crafts a world that is both visually stark and thematically resonant, pushing the boundaries of endurance cinema. The journey from desolate desert to…

FAQs

BlackWoman's initial escape is significant as it defies the expectation of her abandonment and imminent death. It sets in motion her arduous journey through perilous landscapes and oppressive circumstances. This act of defiance is the catalyst for the film's exploration of resilience and the unwavering human drive to seek a future, even when faced with overwhelming odds and the constant threat of recapture and despair.