

Haunted by her past, a nurse travels from England to a remote Irish village in 1862 to investigate a young girl's supposedly miraculous fast.
Acting
Pugh's micro-expressions carry entire scenes without dialogue.
Cinematography
Mossy greys and candlelight so oppressive you can taste the peat.
Direction
Lelio's fourth-wall opener guts your expectations immediately.

Director
Sebastián Lelio
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'fasting girls' phenomenon was real; Sarah Jacob's 1869 case inspired the novel. She actually died when doctors finally tested her claims.
Lelio's opening shot of the film set dismantles the 'true story' illusion, forcing you to confront why we consume suffering as entertainment.
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