Mothering Sunday
2021
Romance / Drama
1h44
Nelly Cabelduc rated ★ 7/10
Home. Film sensuel et délicat. Destin d’une servante puis libraire puis écrivaine…
Synopsis
On a warm spring day in 1924, house maid and foundling Jane Fairchild finds herself alone on Mother's Day. Her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Niven, are out and she has the rare chance to spend quality time with her secret lover. Paul is the boy from the manor house nearby, Jane's long-term love despite the fact that he's engaged to be married to another woman, a childhood friend and daughter of his parents' friends. But events that neither can foresee will change the course of Jane's life forever.
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Community Reviews
Opinions on 'Mothering Sunday' are mixed, with many praising its aesthetic beauty and sophisticated narrative structure. Viewers are captivated by the performances, especially Odessa Young's, and the film's poetic and sensual ambiance. However, some find the film's pace too slow and its storyline lacking in action, which might lead to disengagement. The film's visual and emotional depth, set against a post-WWI English backdrop, resonates well, yet its contemplative style isn't for everyone.
👍 Stunning performances and visual beauty
👎 Pacing may be too slow for some
