Guslagie Malanda

When an 8-year-old Victoria is taken in for a night by the wealthy white family of one of her schoolmates, the experience haunts her for years to come, shaping her desires and offering a mirage of privilege that she dreams of but finds impossible to attain. As an adult, she unexpectedly reconnects with the youngest son in an encounter that will reshape her life yet again.

A young novelist Rama attends the trial of a woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter. As the trial continues, the words of the accused and witness testimonies will shake Rama and call into question our own judgement.

The year is 2044: artificial intelligence controls all facets of society as humans routinely "erase" their feelings. Will the process allow two lovers, hoping to eliminate the pain caused by their past-life romances, to fully connect in the present? Inspired by a Henry James' novella, Bertrand Bonello's poignant sci-fi epic features career-defining performances by Léa Seydoux and George MacKay.