Plot
2019 film directed by Hirokazu Koreeda
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Why Watch This
Hirokazu Kore-eda brings his signature humanism to a French setting, turning a seemingly ordinary family dinner into a probing examination of memory, regret, and the stories we tell ourselves. The film’s quiet intensity is anchored by the electric chemistry between Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche, making every lingering glance feel loaded with unspoken history.
Best For
Drama lovers, French cinema fans, Character study enthusiasts, Mature audiences, Cannes aficionados
The CinePearl Take
Kore-eda’s direction is deliberately restrained, allowing the script’s subtle revelations to surface at a measured pace that mirrors real conversation. Deneuve delivers a masterclass in understated power, while Binoche’s performance adds a restless, almost frantic edge that keeps the emotional stakes high. The film’s central theme—that truth is often a collage of perspective rather than an absolute—resonates long after the credits roll.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Hirokazu Koreeda
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