Smoke

Smoke

The most precious things are lighter than air.

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Release Date

6/9/1995

Runtime

112 mins

Overview

Writer Paul Benjamin is nearly hit by a bus when he leaves Auggie Wren's smoke shop. Stranger Rashid Cole saves his life, and soon middle-aged Paul tells homeless Rashid that he wouldn't mind a short-term housemate. Still grieving over his wife's murder, Paul is moved by both Rashid's quest to reconnect with his father and Auggie's discovery that a woman who might be his daughter is about to give birth.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$7,000,000

Revenue

$8,349,430

Homepage

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A gently layered portrait of wounded people finding grace in small moments and unexpected companionship. The film moves at its own unhurried pace, building intimacy through conversation, coincidence, and the quiet rituals of a Brooklyn smoke shop.

Mood

MelancholicHopefulWistful

Themes

GriefFamilyFriendshipRedemption

Tone

Tender

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticDocumentary-like

Structure

Ensemble

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