Dir. Sebastián Lelio · Starring Florence Pugh, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Tom Burke, Niamh Algar, Elaine Cassidy, Ruth Bradley · Music Matthew Herbert
DramaMystery
Haunted by her past, a nurse travels from England to a remote Irish village in 1862 to investigate a young girl's supposedly miraculous fast.
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This is a deeply atmospheric and unsettling period piece, steeped in a melancholic dread. It's a slow-burn psychological mystery that draws you into its contemplative world of conflicting beliefs and hidden truths. The film feels visually rich and intellectually probing, perfect for an introspective watch.
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