This is a family story sparked by the return of Juliette to her small town after spending 15 years in prison for an unspeakable crime. She goes to live with her estranged younger sister, Lea, who takes her into the home she shares with her husband Luc, his father and their two young girls. Slowly, Juliette attempts to find her way back. Her innate loneliness and bitterness begins to thaw as revelations about her past and family dynamic float to the surface, allowing pieces of this intricate puzzle to come together.
Starring:
Kristin Scott Thomas, Elsa Zylberstein, Serge Hazanavicius, Laurent Grévill, Frédéric Pierrot, Claire Johnston, Catherine Hosmalin, Jean-Claude Arnaud, Olivier Cruveiller, Lise Ségur
Directed by:
Philippe Claudel
Rating: PG-13 (for thematic material and smoking)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min