An exquisite ghost story.|Dec. 02, 2022|USA|96 Min.|PG-13
Genre: 4K-2160p;Drama;Mystery
Description: **The Eternal Daughter: A Tale of Mother-Daughter Bonds and Haunting Regrets**
In her recent films *The Souvenir* and its sequel *The Souvenir: Part II*, Joanna Hogg delved into the life of Julie, an aspiring filmmaker navigating the pain of a doomed love and later attempting to create a film about that transformative experience. Honor Swinton Byrne portrayed Julie, while Tilda Swinton, Byrne’s real-life mother, played Julie’s mother, a character who, though not the central focus, left a profound impact on Julie’s journey of self-discovery.
In *The Eternal Daughter*, Hogg shifts the spotlight to the intricate relationship between a mother and daughter, crafting what could be described as her closest venture into a horror-themed narrative. Tilda Swinton, in a dual role, portrays both Julie and her mother, Rosalind. The film follows the pair as they retreat to a secluded hotel, a place Rosalind frequented in her younger days. Julie hopes to uncover more about her mother’s life to create a film about her.
From the moment they arrive, an eerie atmosphere envelops the hotel. The receptionist, played by Carly-Sophia Davies, exudes an unsettling rudeness, and the fog-shrouded grounds, captured through Ed Rutherford’s stunning cinematography, add to the sense of isolation. Julie and Rosalind appear to be the sole guests, further heightening the tension.
While *The Eternal Daughter* initially hints at a gothic tale, Hogg transforms it into a poignant exploration of the past’s lingering ghosts—both positive and negative—and the regrets that continue to haunt us. In many ways, the film feels like an extension of *The Souvenir’s* meta-narrative, centering on the mother-daughter dynamic while reflecting on the choices Hogg might have made differently, this time through the lens of her mother rather than a lost love.
Cast director: Joanna Hogg
Cast actor: Tilda Swinton, Carly-Sophia Davies, Joseph Mydell, Alfie Sankey-Green, August Joshi, Crispin Buxton
Original name: The Eternal Daughter