Synopsis
A remarkable group of Rwandan women defies the devastation of the genocide to form the country's first all-female drumming troupe and open the country's first ice cream shop.
Scores
Overall Score
27.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
2.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
30.5%
Review Aggregate
81.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 15 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, uplifting, tragic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedupliftingtragicemotionalhistoricalcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiki Katese | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jennie Dundas | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Alexis Miesen | 2013 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count15
Rotten Tomatoes audience score62.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes19
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $59,403 | $79,977 |
| International | 2013 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $59,403 | $79,977 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $29,702 | $39,989 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $1,312,000 | $1,766,414 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $784,000 | $1,055,540 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $1,696,000 | $2,283,413 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $4,394,000 | $5,915,870 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $75,000 | $100,976 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $8,290,702 | $11,162,201 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $250,000 (est) | $336,588 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $80,000 (est) | $107,708 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $332,000 | $446,989 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $520,000 | $700,103 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $50,000 | $67,318 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $1,232,000 | $1,658,706 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $7,058,702 | $9,503,496 |
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