Fragments of past and present create a haunting kaleidoscope of words and emotions. Lyrical and complex, Jeremy Podeswa's adaptation of Anne Michael's beloved novel builds into a breathtaking mosaic as fragments of the past and present reveal the inner depths of a writer who can't let go of the ghosts that haunt him.Athos is directing an archeological dig in Nazi-occupied Poland when he discovers a little boy hiding. After witnessing the massacre of members of his family, seven-year-old Jakob does not know the fate of his beloved sister Bella — a mystery that will haunt him for the rest of his life.
As Jakob grows into a man, he becomes progressively more consumed by his family's tragedy and his longing for Bella, colouring his relationships. A truly moving and unforgettable story.
No persons under 13 (Sex)
102 minutes
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| Cast | Stephen Dillane, Rade Serbedzija, Rosamund Pike, Ayelet Zurer, Robbie Kay, Ed Stoppard, Rachelle Lefevre, Nina Dobrev |
| Director | Jeremy Podeswa |
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| SA Distributor | Nu Metro |