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Passing (2021)

98 min | Drama

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"Passing" follows the unexpected reunion of two high school friends, whose renewed acquaintance ignites a mutual obsession that threatens both of their carefully constructed realities.

Director

Rebecca Hall

Writers

Rebecca Hall | Nella Larsen (novella)

Producers

Nina Yang Bongiovi (p.g.a.) | Rebecca Hall (p.g.a.) | Margot Hand (p.g.a.) | Forest Whitaker (p.g.a.)

Composer

Devonté Hynes

Cinematographer

Eduard Grau

Editor

Sabine Hoffman

Casting Directors

Kim Ostroy | Laura Rosenthal

Production Designer

Nora Mendis

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Updated Jan 30, 2021

Release date

Jan 30, 2021 (United States)

Awards

1 nomination

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33 cast members

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