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dir. Gabriel Bier Gislason · 2022
Maja, a once-prominent Danish actress, finds herself drawn to Leah, a young Jewish academic whose mysterious health issues lead them into a complex web of familial secrets. As Maja navigates her feelings for Leah and the overbearing presence of Leah's mother, the film unfolds with a haunting intimacy that captures the fragility of love and the weight of unspoken truths.
Maja, a Danish actress past her prime, falls in love with Leah, a young Jewish academic from London. Leah suffers a mysterious seizure, and Maja returns with her to London. There, she meets Leah’s mother, an overbearing woman who could hold dark secrets.
Talking points
- the impact of age on desire
- the nature of familial loyalty
- cultural identity in romantic relationships
- the psychological effects of trauma
