Beyond

Noomi Rapace [The GIRL with the Dragon Tattoo] stars in this heart-wrenching examination of a woman coming to terms with repressed memories of her violent, alcoholic parents. It is directed by Pernilla August a well-known Swedish actress that most Americans recognize as Shmi Skywalker of the Star Wars movies. In the reluctant examination of her past Rapace [Leena] proves herself a masterful performer overshadowed only by the incredible acting of Tahilla Blad as the young Leena. Incidentally Blad also portrayed the young Lisbeth Salander in the Stieg Larsson trio made for Swedish TV. This is a wonderful film both dark and disturbing, but well worth a viewing.