Rhia's relationship with her daughter Lou hits an all-time low when she lets her father-in-law, Doyle, who has Alzheimer's, move in. More problems arise when Doyle mistakes Lou for his late wife, Annie.
Acting
John Hurt's fragile, wandering performance — devastating without being maudlin.
Writing
The Lou/Annie confusion handled with zero cheap sentimentality.
Cinematography
Harsh New South Wales light becomes a character — beautiful and oppressive.
Director
Belinda Chayko
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in rural NSW with a tiny crew; John Hurt reportedly did extensive research with Alzheimer's facilities.
The title's double meaning — Lou the daughter, 'Lou' the mother Doyle mistakes her for — mirrors how dementia collapses time and identity.
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