#emotional-detachment

#emotional-detachment

We had been talking about his most recent visit with his mother, one he had begun with cautious optimism, hoping that if he explained himself just a little more clearly this time, she might finally understand how her comments affect him. Instead, the interaction followed a familiar pattern. She minimized his feelings, and immediately redirected the conversation to her own stress. When he tried to point this out, she ended by accusing him of being "too sensitive. Must be from your father's side."

Eva Victor's debut feature presents a chilling yet economical portrayal of the aftermath of sexual assault through the experiences of Agnes, an English PhD student.