Passing

In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.

Cast

Tessa Thompson

as Irene Redfield

Ruth Negga

as Clare Kendry

André Holland

as Brian Redfield

Alexander Skarsgård

as John Bellew

Bill Camp

as Hugh Wentworth

Gbenga Akinnagbe

as Dave

Antoinette Crowe-Legacy

as Felise

Justus Davis Graham

as Ted

Ethan Barrett

as Junior

Ashley Ware Jenkins

as Zulena

Reviews

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Black-and-white films are something I'll always cherish, but when these two colors become part of the narrative itself, then I can only expect a great movie. Passing approaches the fear of being colo...

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

“Passing,” based on the 1929 novel by Nella Larsen, is and elegant and sophisticated film. It’s drop-dead gorgeous to look at, and the lead performances from Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga are absolutely fabulous. Rebecca Hall‘s restrained direction adds to the beauty of the film, as does Eduard Grau...

CinemaSerf

Tessa Thompson is "Renie" - married to successful doctor "Brian" (André Holland), who heads for some tea after a long day and encounters childhood friend "Clare" (Ruth Negga). She doesn't immediately recognise her because she has little colour in her skin... Indeed, as the story pans out even her hu...

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