On Falling
Synopsis
Aurora, a Portuguese migrant, works as an order picker in a warehouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Caught between the walls of a huge distribution centre and the solitude of her own room, Aurora tries to seize every opportunity to resist the alienation and isolation that threaten her identity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-17
Top Cast
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Joana Santos
Aurora
Inês Vaz
Vera
Olga Prokopenko
Agata
Billy Reid
Ian
Neil Leiper
Ben
Damilare Akinrinmade
Dami
Ononso Nwafor-Orizu
Nonso
Susie Lochiel-Owen
Emma
Caroline Lewis
Barbara
Jake McGarry
Alec
Louis Utieyin
Callum
Jemma Stein
Louisa
Ross Ian-Martin
Tom
Piotr Sikora
Kris
Ádám Tompa
Feri
Itxaso Moreno
Teresa
Daniel McGuire
Sean
Liam Nelson
Ryan
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastian Film festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laura Carreira
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Carreira
- Original Title
- On Falling
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Sixteen Films, BRO Cinema, BBC Film, BFI, Screen Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Carreira
Laura Carreira
Karl Kürten
Helle le Fevre
Rebecca O'Brien, Jack Thomas-O'Brien, Mário Patrocínio, Ama Ampadu, Kieran Hannigan
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Carreira
Director
Jack Thomas-O'Brien
Producer
Mário Patrocínio
Producer
Helle le Fevre
Editor
Laura Carreira
Writer
Karl Kürten
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Falling
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What is On Falling about?
Aurora, a Portuguese migrant, works as an order picker in a warehouse in Edinburgh, Scotland. Caught between the walls of a huge distribution centre and the solitude of her own room, Aurora tries to seize every opportunity to resist the alienation and isolation that threaten her identity.
Who directed On Falling?
On Falling was directed by Laura Carreira.
Who stars in On Falling?
The principal cast of On Falling includes Joana Santos, Inês Vaz, Olga Prokopenko, Billy Reid, Neil Leiper.
When was On Falling released and how long is it?
On Falling was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On Falling?
On Falling holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).