Albatross

An aspiring young writer named Emelia moves to a new town and finds employment at a family-run hotel. She quickly forms a close bond with the owner's teenage daughter, Beth. However, Emelia also begins a romantic affair with Beth's father, Jonathan, a fellow writer who encourages her literary ambitions. This complicated relationship creates tension within the family and leads to damaging results for everyone involved.

This 2011 British drama was directed by Niall MacCormick and written by Tamzin Rafn. It is the first of two films directed by MacCormick, followed by Complicit in 2013. The movie features a cast that includes Jessica Brown Findlay, Felicity Jones, and Julia Ormond. Out of 21 credited cast members, Harry Treadaway and Josef Altin also appear in supporting roles.

The film has received a moderate response from viewers, holding a 6.3 rating on IMDb based on 5,800 votes and a 6 rating on TMDB from 121 votes. Film critics gave the production a lower score of 5.3 based on 26 reviews, indicating that general audiences viewed the movie more favorably than professional critics did.