7.2
Sylvia is a social worker who leads a simple and structured life: her daughter, her job, her AA meetings. This is blown open when Saul follows her home from their high school reunion. Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past.
Jessica Chastain
Sylvia
Peter Sarsgaard
Saul
Merritt Wever
Olivia
Josh Charles
Isaac
Elsie Fisher
Sara
Jessica Harper
Samantha
Blake Baumgartner
Ashley
Davis Duffield
Male Nurse
Billy Griffith
Security Guard
Ross Brodar
Refrigerator Repair Man
Johnny Vorsteg
Twin
Rand Faris
Sales Girl
Elizabeth Loyacano
Megan
Brooke Timber
Anna
Thomas Vorsteg
Twin
Tatiana Ronderos
Hospital Receptionist
Mia Mei Williamson
Nancy
Lexie Braverman
Rebecca
Jett Salazar
Reunion Waiter
Alexis Rae Forlenza
Lucy
Jackson Dorfmann
Mark
Director, Writer
Michel Franco
December 23, 2023
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FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/memory-review-a-poignant-exploration-of-the-importance-of-memories/
"Memory is a poignant exploration of identity and relationships, anchored by mesmerizing performances from Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard.
Michel Franco delves into the profound significance of memories, tackling heavy themes such as dementia, sexual abuse, familial distrust, and trauma with authentic, non-exploitative care. The deliberately subtle technical choices, such as a colorless palette and the absence of a musical score, heighten the sensitive weight of the impactful atmosphere.
Packed with fascinating, morally complex characters, the movie stands as a testament to the transformative potential of cinema in studying the depths of the human experience."
Rating: B+