Paper Tiger

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Paper Tiger

2020,

1h 34m,

Drama/

Mystery & Thriller

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Paper Tiger follows immigrant mother Lily, who after the death of her husband is left alone to care for Edward, her teenaged son. At school Edward is bullied, his grades plummet, he hallucinates his dead father – and is diagnosed with a mental illness. Matters escalate after Lily learns she has cancer and Edward stops taking his medicine, causing him to manifest a video game character who urges him to shoot up his school.

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Ray Lobo

Battle Royale With Cheese

Sep 16, 2021

Paper Tiger just stagnates in a pool of dour misery.

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Sep 9, 2021

It is great to find a film in which the important topic of mental health is dealt with in a serious and respectful way.

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Aug 27, 2021

6/10

Everything ends up building towards a climax that will undoubtedly raise eyebrows.

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Aug 27, 2021

B-

A somber film, but also a grimly compelling one.

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Nathaniel Muir

AIPT

Aug 25, 2021

As with any movie that handles sensitive subject matter, this can be a tough watch. Its mix of topics makes it interesting and in some terrifying ways relatable.

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Paper Tiger follows immigrant mother Lily, who after the death of her husband is left alone to care for Edward, her teenaged son. At school Edward is bullied, his grades plummet, he hallucinates his dead father – and is diagnosed with a mental illness. Matters escalate after Lily learns she has cancer and Edward stops taking his medicine, causing him to manifest a video game character who urges him to shoot up his school.

Director: Paul Kowalski
Producer: Pin-Chun Liu, Paul Kowalski, Bonnie Buckner
Screenwriter: Paul Kowalski
Production Co: XRM Media
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 24, 2021
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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