@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
During her wedding ceremony, Rachel notices Luce in the audience and feels instantly drawn to her. The two women become close friends, and when Rachel learns that Luce is a lesbian, she realizes that despite her happy marriage to Heck, she is falling for Luce. As she questions her sexual orientation, Rachel must decide between her stable relationship with Heck and her exhilarating new romance with Luce.
Quick Stats
7.6
TMDB Rating
1,124
Votes
1h 33m
Runtime
$1.0M
Budget
$2.5M
Box Office
250%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorOl Parker
WriterOl Parker
CinematographyBen Davis
ComposerAlex Heffes
EditorAlex Mackie
Production DesignEve Mavrakis
Produced by
BBC FilmFilmstiftung Nordrhein-WestfalenEaling StudiosFragile FilmsFocus FeaturesCougar Films Ltd.
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Piper Perabo
Rachel
Lena Headey
Luce
Matthew Goode
Heck
Celia Imrie
Tessa
Anthony Stewart Head
Ned
Darren Boyd
Cooper
Sue Johnston
Ella
Boo Jackson
H
Sharon Horgan
Beth
Eva Birthistle
Edie
Vinette Robinson
Zina
Ben Miles
Rob
J
John Thompson
Priest
Mona Hammond
Mrs Edwards
Rick Warden
Gordon
