After her son Kevin commits a horrific act, troubled mother Eva reflects on her complicated relationship with her disturbed son as he grew from a toddler into a teenager.
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Tilda Swinton
Eva Khatchadourian
John C. Reilly
Franklin Plaskett
Ezra Miller
Kevin Khatchadourian, Teenager
Jasper Newell
Kevin Khatchadourian, 6-8 Years
Rock Duer
Kevin Khatchadourian, Toddler
Ashley Gerasimovich
Celia Khatchadourian
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Wanda
Alex Manette
Colin
Kenneth Franklin
Soweto
Leslie Lyles
Smash Lady
Director
Lynne Ramsay
Screenplay
Rory Stewart Kinnear
Tagline
"This conversation is long overdue."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$10,800,000
Production
BBC Film, Independent, Footprint Investment, Peccadillo Pictures, Lipsync Productions, Rockinghorse Films, Artina Films, Caemhan, Panaramic, Beryl Betty, Atlantic Swiss Productions, UK Film Council
Gimly
August 23, 2016
Deeply disturbing and utterly engaging. Not one I can really see myself watching again. But I'm very glad to have watched it the once. Superbly cast and acted. Brilliant photographed and amazing direction. Not to be missed for those who can handle the subject matter. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._
Reno
December 4, 2016
**How do you define a parenting failure!** The film was based on the book of the same name, directed by a Scottish director. A psychological thriller, one of those what some people feel uncomfortable watching it. The film holds a suspense from the past event, it is not going to be revealed until the final quarter. Till then makes us to keep guessing it. Followed by the pieces of flashback, the ...
Nathan
May 15, 2023
I enjoyed this, although I felt that it had potential to be really special. The direction was overall solid, with great audio and visuals beats that are present throughout the entire film. It creates subtle and eerie tension that continues to grow until the sinister climax of the film. Tilda Swinton was great and was really the only performance that stood out. John C. Reilly was such a weird choic...
CinemaSerf
May 11, 2024
"Eva" (Tilda Swinton) and "Frank" (John C. Reilly) do make for quite an unlikely couple but that they become, marrying and having a son. He's the eponymous child with whom she simply cannot bond. She only has to look at him and he bursts into tears, or fills his nappy. She must persevere, though, hoping as he ages that things might improve. Fat chance! Indeed, when the couple have a daughter, this...
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