very strong performances - the end was kind of weak

Zaffy-1

This movie was like a strong punch in your gut.

A daughter blames her father for sexual abuse and the film follows the consequences of this in every level: the police procedure, the trial, the little girl, the parents and their friends. It is unpleasant and almost suffocating to watch it.

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For the 4/5 of the movie the director plays it like if the father is the victim of a confused teenager who keeps lying. It is filmed like if the father is innocent and you suffer with him through his whole ordeal. Near the end it is revealed he was guilty all along and his daughter was saying the truth.

This manipulation I didn't like and it ruined the movie a bit for me. I would prefer the story to follow the true nature of the father from the beginning and not trying to shock the viewer. That twist wasn't needed. Imho, it would be braver and more interesting to follow the father knowing he was guilty.

Excellent performances from everyone involved.

score 7/10

Zaffy-1 6 May 2016

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