Saint Omer

In this gripping drama, we follow the journey of a novelist who attends a high-profile trial in northern France involving a woman accused of tragically abandoning her 15-month-old daughter on a beach during high tide. As the courtroom proceedings unfold, the novelist's own personal struggles with motherhood and her family history begin to unravel. This emotionally charged narrative becomes even more complex as details surrounding the defendant's life story gradually emerge, blurring the lines between guilt and innocence in a compelling exploration of parenthood, personal demons, and societal expectations.