Atonement

A solemn, slow-burning meditation on guilt and reconciliation that leaves you unsettled and reflective.

Directed by

Reed Van Dyk

Genres

War, Drama

Starring

Boyd Holbrook, Hiam Abbass, Kenneth Branagh

Overview

In the early days of the Iraq War, a split-second decision made by a U.S. Marine during a tense standoff devastates an Iraqi family. Years later, aided by a New Yorker journalist, he seeks to reconcile with the family he destroyed.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Guilt, redemption, war, trauma

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

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