Tender and Cruel
“Documentary”
Synopsis
Set during the days when all communication is cut off, the film follows a lover stranded in silence, aching for any sign of the woman he loves. With no news and no certainty, his longing stretches across distance and time. Wandering through the quiet, storied streets of Cambridge, he reflects on memory, absence, and the fragile threads that bind him and his beloved. As old streets and gentle rivers surround him, he reads a letter addressed to her, words that become both confession and prayer.
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Production Budget
$100
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$100
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
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Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bashir Sayyah
- Screenplay & Story
- Bashir Sayyah
- Original Score
- Ludovico Einaudi, Clavier
- Original Title
- Tender and Cruel
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $100
- Worldwide Gross
- $100
- Production Studios
- Freelancer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bashir Sayyah
Bashir Sayyah
Ludovico Einaudi, Clavier
Abhay Parmar
Bashir Sayyah
Department Leadership Roster
Bashir Sayyah
Director
Abhay Parmar
Director of Photography
Bashir Sayyah
Editor
Bashir Sayyah
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tender and Cruel
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What is Tender and Cruel about?
Set during the days when all communication is cut off, the film follows a lover stranded in silence, aching for any sign of the woman he loves. With no news and no certainty, his longing stretches across distance and time. Wandering through the quiet, storied streets of Cambridge, he reflects on memory, absence, and the fragile threads that bind him and his beloved. As old streets and gentle rivers surround him, he reads a letter addressed to her, words that become both confession and prayer.
Who directed Tender and Cruel?
Tender and Cruel was directed by Bashir Sayyah.
Who stars in Tender and Cruel?
The principal cast of Tender and Cruel includes Bashir Sayyah, Abhay Parmar, Yasamin Seif.
When was Tender and Cruel released and how long is it?
Tender and Cruel was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tender and Cruel?
Tender and Cruel had a reported production budget of $100 and grossed $100 at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Tender and Cruel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tender and Cruel was composed by Ludovico Einaudi, Clavier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tender and Cruel?
Tender and Cruel holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).