A Norwegian woman (Renate Reinsve) and her devout Romanian husband (Sebastian Stan) relocate with their five children to a remote coastal town.
As their teenagers grow closer to a neighbouring family, tensions begin to escalate when their tight-knit new community starts to question their rigid beliefs.
Soon, the parents are forced to counter accusations that could tear their household apart – and battle a system that blurs the line between concern and prejudice.
★★★★★
“Magnificently controlled…the performances and casting are perfect”
– The Telegraph
★★★★★
“A quietly revelatory turn from Sebastian Stan”
– The Times
★★★★★
“Sustains nail-biting tension across its lengthy running time through meticulous pacing, confirming the Palme d’Or laureate as one of contemporary cinema’s sharpest moral observers.”
– The Irish Times