Movie

Don't Tell

2017 · 110 min

A sober, heartfelt courtroom drama that carries heavy pain with quiet dignity and a slow build toward catharsis.

Overview: Based on true events that changed the law. This is the story of a survivor, Lyndal, a young woman sexually abused as an 11 year old while attending a prestigious school. Her courage to fight for justice is entrusted to a local lawyer determined to build a case and give Lyndal peace from her torment. With the help of his aspiring young associate and an enigmatic barrister, the lawyer and Lyndal find their way together.
How it feels: Earnest, dark, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, trauma, healing, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
trauma
healing
betrayal
power
Places: small town
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
procedural
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild