I've Loved You So Long

In this gentle yet suspenseful drama, two sisters attempt to
reconstruct their relationship after a long separation, as haunting family secrets slowly emerge. Juliette (Scott Thomas) has been abroad for fifteen years for mysterious reasons and is outcast by her family. On her return, only her sister Léa is willing to take her in. But Juliette's presence disturbs the household, as Léa's husband is deeply suspicious of her sudden reappearance in their lives. The director describes it as "a film about women’s strength,
their capacity to shine, to rebuild their lives" and this is certainly borne out in striking performances from both female leads. Scott Thomas portrays a Juliette striving for acceptance while learning to love life again, with flashes of mordant wit giving the character an edge. While it deals with the dark subjects of isolation and secrecy, this is ultimately an uplifting film about enduring love.