The Truth About Emanuel

Emanuel is a seventeen-year-old girl struggling with the loss of her mother, who died during her birth. Living with her father and stepmother, she develops a fixation on Linda, a mysterious new neighbor who looks remarkably like her deceased parent. Emanuel begins working as a babysitter for Linda, but as she grows closer to the woman, she is drawn into a fragile and delusional world.

Written and directed by Francesca Gregorini, this drama thriller is the second film in her career, following Tanner Hall and preceding Hurricanna. The production was a collaboration between companies from the United Kingdom, Mexico, and the United States. The cast features Kaya Scodelario in the lead role, alongside Jessica Biel, Alfred Molina, Frances O'Connor, Jimmi Simpson, and Aneurin Barnard. Rooney Mara served as one of the producers.

Produced on a budget of 1 million USD, the film has a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.9/10 on TMDB based on 305 votes. Film critics gave the movie a lower score of 4.8/10 from 29 reviews.