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The Child in Time
- 2018 ·
- tug my heartstrings, give me hope ·
Summary:
Two years after his daughter went missing, children’s book author Stephen Lewis (Benedict Cumberbatch) struggles to find purpose in his life without her. Based on the novel by Ian McEwan, this is a lyrical and heart-breaking exploration of love, loss, and the power of things unseen.
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From Hanh Nguyen at IndieWire:
The viewer must go along with Stephen on this strange and intimate journey because only by enduring the torture and confusion can the catharsis occur. There is hope, there is another side for those left behind, and for The Child in Time it is hard won, but builds to this conclusion deliberately and beautifully. Full Review