
Plagued by the abuse of her past and the turmoil of failed intimate encounters, Laura struggles to find a lover and a sense of normalcy. Her beacon of hope comes in sixteen year-old Eva, a talented pianist disillusioned by the life her mother imposes upon her. An unlikely relationship is formed between the two and Eva becomes an obsession to Laura. In light of Eva's unhappiness, Laura convinces her to run away to her house and they soon find themselves caught within an intens... (Full plot summary below)
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Plagued by the abuse of her past and the turmoil of failed intimate encounters, Laura struggles to find a lover and a sense of normalcy. Her beacon of hope comes in sixteen year-old Eva, a talented pianist disillusioned by the life her mother imposes upon her. An unlikely relationship is formed between the two and Eva becomes an obsession to Laura. In light of Eva's unhappiness, Laura convinces her to run away to her house and they soon find themselves caught within an intense entanglement. Manipulation, denial and codependency fuel what ultimately becomes a fractured dynamic that can only sustain itself for so long.
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| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeThis is bold filmmaking with a great deal to say. |
| IndiewireJude DryTightly written and sensitively rendered, the devastating film is propelled by masterful performances, led by a bewitching Wood in the role she was born to play. |
| The Hollywood NewsKat HughesAllure delves into some very dark and disturbing themes but handles them respectfully. This is by no means an easy watch but is certainly an important watch. |
| Film ThreatBradley GibsonThis is an exquisite portrait of human suffering. Particularly for first-time writer/directors the film is a marvel, a brilliant objet d'art that is incredibly unpleasant to watch. |
| Irish TimesTara BradyExcavates sexual trauma to darkly fascinating and meaningful effect. |
| The PlaylistLena WilsonIt’s a well-made, gutsy film. So, if you can withstand the whole soul-crushing feature, you’ll probably be glad you stuck it out. If “glad” is an emotion you can still feel afterward. |
| The Film StageJared MobarakWe’re shown damning cycles feeding on each other that prove worse when their hypocrisy and irony is acknowledged. And both Wood and Stone will make you scream and cry depending on what they allow or ignite. |
| The PlaylistCharles BarfieldIt’s a well-made, gutsy film. So, if you can withstand the whole soul-crushing feature, you’ll probably be glad you stuck it out. If “glad” is an emotion you can still feel afterward. |
| VarietyOwen GleibermanA Worthy Companion is a lacerating snapshot of what abuse really does: how it can tear away someone’s identity. |
| Original CinKim HughesWhile it's impossible to recommend this blisteringly dark film across the board (I think you can tell if it fits your mood or taste), it does haunt, rendering it a psychological thriller that more than lives up to its billing. |