Anemone: A New Thriller Drama from Daniel Day-Lewis
Anemone, the first movie in eight years from three-time Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis, has just premiered in cinemas amid high anticipation. Co-written by Day-Lewis alongside his son and director Ronan Day-Lewis, the film delivers a gripping story blending family drama, thriller, and subtle horror elements.
Plot Overview
The story opens with Jem Stoker (Sean Bean, known for Game of Thrones) quietly praying for strength before bidding farewell to his wife, Nessa (Oscar-nominee Samantha Morton, In America) and rushing away on a motorbike. Jem’s destination is a remote shack deep in the Yorkshire woods where his older, reclusive brother Ray (Daniel Day-Lewis) lives, a man he hasn’t seen in 20 years.
The brothers’ reunion is tense and guarded, marked by lengthy silences and unresolved feelings. As the two-hour film unfolds, the reasons behind Jem’s visit and Ray’s self-imposed isolation gradually emerge.
Atmosphere and Style
Anemone takes a deliberate pacing approach, gradually revealing character motivations and key plot details. The film’s atmosphere is enriched by Ben Fordesman’s somber cinematography and Bobby Krlic’s haunting, ambiguous score.
The film features “enigmatic and intense performances” and “heightened directorial flourishes from Ronan Day-Lewis,” combining to create “a thick air of mystery, dread and suspense.”
Production Team
- Daniel Day-Lewis – co-writer and lead actor
- Ronan Day-Lewis – co-writer, director, and son of Daniel Day-Lewis
- Sean Bean – actor (Jem Stoker)
- Samantha Morton – actress (Nessa)
- Ben Fordesman – cinematographer
- Bobby Krlic – composer
Author's summary: Anemone masterfully blends family tension and thriller suspense with stunning visuals and haunting music, marking Daniel Day-Lewis’ powerful return to cinema after eight years.
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