Have faith in fear|Jul. 24, 2020|United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates|99 Min.|R
Genre: Horror
Description: The 2020 film *Amulet* follows the story of Tomaz, a former soldier who discovers an amulet while stationed at an outpost in the woods, a place he later escaped from to seek refuge in London. Haunted by memories of his past, he recalls a woman named Mirian, whom he saved while she attempted to cross the border. In London, Tomaz works as a day laborer and lives in a rundown building with other refugees. When a fire forces him to flee, he collapses in an alley and is found by Sister Claire, a nun who later offers him a new opportunity. She takes him to a house where he is tasked with helping Magda, a woman caring for her ailing mother.
Despite initial reluctance from both Tomaz and Magda, they gradually grow accustomed to each other. While repairing the house, Tomaz encounters a live bat in the plumbing, which bites him before he kills it. Later, he discovers Magda’s mother locked in the attic. Though frail, she attacks Magda, prompting Tomaz to step in and protect her. The story takes an emotional turn as Tomaz fulfills the mother’s wish to go out dancing, offering her a brief taste of freedom.
Cast director: Romola Garai
Cast actor: Carla Juri, Alec Secăreanu, Imelda Staunton, Angeliki Papoulia, Paul O’Kelly, Amanda Quach, Tom Bennett, Jacqueline Roberts, Louis Jay Jordan, Perry Jaques
Original name: Amulet