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Gussie

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I just watched The Lost Daughter on Netflix. I highly recommend it. It is definitely a thought provoking portrayal of motherhood. Olivia Colman is fantastic.
 

PinkAndBlueBling

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Is it sad? I've been on the fence, worrying it might be a real downer.
 

missy

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We watched that a few weeks ago. It was terrific!

@PinkAndBlueBling yes, I found it sad.
 

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We watched it too. It was amazing to watch Olivia Coleman’s acting. She can convey so much through expression, even without dialogue. She’s a fascinating actor.
Really good story.
 
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Very much a downer lol.

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What does everyone think of the ending? I think the pure perfect orange meant that she died. Apparently in the book the ending is different - she is speaking to her kids and exclaims that she is dead but fine, whereas in the movie she wakes up and tells her kids that she is alive.

I also didnt get why the husband/dad and family was so weird to her.
 

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I really wanted to see this when they released a trailer for it before it was released. I haven’t watched it yet. @Gussie, and @Bonfire could this movie be applied to parenthood in general or do you feel it definitely is reflective of motherhood?
 

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Ooooh, thanks for the recommendation. When I read that it was based on a book by Elena Ferrante, I was immediately intrigued. For those who have not watched My Brilliant Friend (HMO series), it is also really good series based on Elena Ferrante's books.
 

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Motherhood. I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who’s not watched it. Women have been conditioned to accept motherhood as nothing but joyful and fulfilling. It’s been a taboo subject to portray anything otherwise. It’s a liberating depiction of some women’s experience with career and motherhood.
 

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Thank you Bonfire.
 

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Sure @Calliecake ;-) I hate to give too much away, but it’s a well acted and directed film (Maggie Gyllenhaal did an amazing job). I think we’ll definitely see awards for this film at Oscar time.
Another film I liked was The Power of The Dog. Which was also directed by a woman. But that’s another story! =)2
 

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I just watched this film over the weekend and I loved it, but then again, I'm a fan of character studies. I thought it was awkward and real, and I like that..I didn't find it depressing, but I think life is complicated. I think being a human can be hard and it's refreshing (hmm.. maybe refreshing is the wrong word, lol) to see depictions of people who are kind completely screwed up. Olivia Coleman is amazing!!
 

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How depressing are we talking?

It really shows a complicated reality of motherhood that is rarely talked about. I wasn't "sad" after I watched it. I didn't cry. But I felt such sorrow for her (Colman).
 

Gussie

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Motherhood. I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who’s not watched it. Women have been conditioned to accept motherhood as nothing but joyful and fulfilling. It’s been a taboo subject to portray anything otherwise. It’s a liberating depiction of some women’s experience with career and motherhood.

@Calliecake, as well as the career aspect @Bonfire mentioned, it also shows the loss of freedom and of self that comes with motherhood.
 

Calliecake

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Thank you @Bonfire and @Gussie, I lost my dad after Christmas and thought if this could be applied to parenthood vs. motherhood it may be too hard to watch right now. I really want to see it.
 

Bonfire

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Oh @Calliecake I’m so sorry to hear that. My condolences for the loss of your dad.
 
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@Calliecake, I'm so very sorry for your loss. <3
Sending comfort during this hard time.
 
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Gussie

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@Calliecake, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs for you and your family.
 

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Did any of you ever watch Daldry’s The Hours—if you haven’t—it’s a must in regard to social commentaries about social expectations for f motherhood, marriage, etc.

@Calliecake sorry for your loss.
 

jaysonsmom

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I watched The Lost Daughter last night, and it I was definitely a thought-provoking movie. To me, it was not a sad movie, it made me angry. Her character is the polar opposite of me. Every dialogue, every interaction made me wince….I kept going back to Kenny’s
famous line….people vary! I guess Olivia Coleman is a great actor if they were able to evoke such a strong feeling of anger in me!
 
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