
A middle-aged couple from Scotland finds refuge in a man-made cave deep in the wilderness of the lush and undisturbed French woodlands. As a result, renouncing every ounce of her human nature and deeply traumatised after the loss of her only son, the mother encloses herself in this dark and dank cavity in the hope of escaping the frightful hole of depression. However, matters will rapidly deteriorate, as she becomes more and more unwilling, or, better yet, unable just to be o... (Full plot summary below)
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A middle-aged couple from Scotland finds refuge in a man-made cave deep in the wilderness of the lush and undisturbed French woodlands. As a result, renouncing every ounce of her human nature and deeply traumatised after the loss of her only son, the mother encloses herself in this dark and dank cavity in the hope of escaping the frightful hole of depression. However, matters will rapidly deteriorate, as she becomes more and more unwilling, or, better yet, unable just to be on her feet, reducing herself to a human-like feral animal. But, in the end, defeated and utterly hopeless, the anguished father will make his last stand, as he tries to salvage the remains of their shattered life; nevertheless, is there any hope left?
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| Total FilmPhilip KempGeens' first English-language feature builds slowly, piling up underlying darkness, hinting that further tragedy can't be far off. |
| The Herald (Scotland)Alison RowatAll concerned tell the story with impressive restraint, and the performances from Dickie and Higgins are outstanding, making us believe in this story and these characters. |
| Irish TimesTara BradyEven a weird curveball coda can't undo the good work done by the filmmaker and a very fine quartet of thespians. |
| The ListEmma SimmondsThis unusual take on love and loss is notable for its almost surprising sincerity and elevated by its unforgettable peculiarity. |
| London Evening StandardCharlotte O'SullivanIt comes close - really close - to being an instant classic. |
| GuardianBenjamin LeeThere's a fantastically assured sense of storytelling that's infused within writer and director Tom Geens' sophomore feature. |
| The SkinnyMichael JaconelliDespite an unconvincing finale the film stands as a memorable example of the devastating power of loss. |
| Time OutDave CalhounStory is thin on the ground, but there's mystery and unease in spades. |
| Times (UK)Kate MuirA peculiar and gripping study of parental grief. |
| Radio TimesStephen CartyHiggins and Dickie are superb as they combine to help create a haunting, downbeat film about two people who have been consumed by sorrow. |