The Lost Daughter
Overview
The Lost Daughter is a 2021 psychological drama film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, based on the 2006 novel by Elena Ferrante. The film stars Olivia Colman as Leda Caruso, a middle-aged professor who is on vacation in Greece. She becomes obsessed with a young mother, Nina (Dakota Johnson), and her daughter. The film is a tense, uncomfortable, and powerful exploration of motherhood, regret, and the dark side of female desire. It was a critical success, praised for its performances, its direction, and its complex, nuanced portrayal of a woman. Olivia Colman gives a powerful, raw performance as a woman who is haunted by her past. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Olivia Colman and Best Supporting Actress for Jessie Buckley. The film is a masterpiece of psychological drama and a must-see for fans of Maggie Gyllenhaal.
