Lodestar

A quiet, tender visit to a place you once loved, lingering on textures and small objects until goodbye feels possible.

Directed by

Maxine Zanoni

Starring

Ella Ferris, Renee Kypriotis

Overview

After they discover their childhood house is about to be demolished, two sisters return home for one last visit – and a chance to say goodbye. What does it mean to let go of the past, especially when our memories are tied to the intimacy of home and the objects within? With its wonderfully evocative cinematography and attention to the textures of the familiar, Maxine Zanoni’s gentle interrogation of nostalgia explores how our attachment to physical spaces can drive our yearning for closure.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Memory, family, grief, identity

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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