Memory
Short description
Sylvia is a social worker who maintains a disciplined routine centered on her career, her daughter, and attendance at AA meetings. Her stability is disrupted after a high school reunion when she is followed home by Saul. As the two reconnect, they must confront painful memories from their shared past while navigating their current struggles. While Sylvia attempts to move beyond her history, Saul deals with the onset of memory loss, leading the pair toward an unexpected emotional bond.
Written and directed by Michel Franco, this drama is the fifth film in the director's chronological filmography, following Sundown and preceding Dreams. The movie features Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard in the lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Merritt Wever, Josh Charles, Elsie Fisher, and Jessica Harper. A total of 21 actors are credited in the production, which was a joint effort between companies from the United Kingdom, Mexico, the United States, and Chile.
The film has been generally well received by viewers and professionals. It holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on 10,000 votes and a 7/10 on TMDB from 225 votes. Film critics provided a rating of 7/10 from 124 reviews, which aligns closely with the audience scores on TMDB.
What's left behind the scenes
- Jessica Chastain, who played Sylvia, recommended Peter Sarsgaard for the role of Sol.
- The film originated from a simple idea of director, screenwriter, and producer Michel Franco about a man following a woman down the street. At that moment, Franco had no idea who they were or why one was following the other. He initially thought revenge was a motive, but after discussing it with his sister, he decided to change it.
- Almost the entire film was shot on location in New York, with the exception of Sylvia's apartment, which was constructed in an art gallery.
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