writer & director carine adler does an admirable job in telling this story of how two sisters are affected by their mother's death. it avoids the sugary sentiment of most sibling films while exposing the frailties and faults of these characters in such an honest way. samantha morton is superb as a lonely young girl spiraling downward. i was touched and amazed by her performance. claire rushbrook (also in secrets & lies) is great as the maternal Rose.
i watched this late one night not knowing what to expect and was fascinated by the slow disintegration of the main character Iris. definitely a film to watch for anyone who appreciates movies that reveal things about life rather than offer mawkish fairy tales to pacify viewers.
i watched this late one night not knowing what to expect and was fascinated by the slow disintegration of the main character Iris. definitely a film to watch for anyone who appreciates movies that reveal things about life rather than offer mawkish fairy tales to pacify viewers.