@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.
Sunbeat
Gabriel and Iris head back to their family holiday home in Portugal with their daughters Emma and Zoé, a couple of adorable six-year-old twins, for a vacation. In the heart of the sun-drenched countryside, as the little ones swim and laugh, the couple’s past begins to rear its head. Emma is overwhelmed by a secret that is simply too big for her to keep, and which she has no right to share with her twin sister.
Quick Stats
5.9
TMDB Rating
31
Votes
1h 35m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorLaura Laperrousaz
WriterClara Laperrousaz
CinematographyVasco Viana
EditorNicolas Desmaison
Production DesignJoão Paulo Santos (Kid)
Produced by
Alfama FilmsLeopardo Filmes
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Sunbeat yet.
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
Ana Girardot
Iris
Clément Roussier
Gabriel
Agathe Bonitzer
Judith
Teresa Madruga
Cristina
Océane Le Caoussin
Emma
Margaux Le Caoussin
Zoé
Paulo Calatré
Miguel
