A mesmerizing fable of long-repressed secrets and awakening memories from the mysterious and oneric world of Lucile Hadzihalilovic making her debut feature in the English language.
Somewhere in Europe, mid-20th century. Albert is employed to look after Mia, a girl with teeth of ice. Mia never leaves their apartment, where the shutters are always closed. The telephone rings regularly and the Master enquires after Mia’s well-being. Until the day Albert is instructed that he must prepare the child to leave...
