Don't get me wrong , the acting is great and it's an important message ....but the delivery left me somewhat underwhelmed. For a start the movie takes a long time to get going. I was expecting more of a 'he said/she said' after the incident but we don't really find out what happened and what leads to the mothers eventual realisation. The sister is adamant he is guilty and then the mum realises it too...but what changes her mind? But again, an important message ....but just too slow in the beginning to set the scene etc etc. What made him leave Australia? Was an assault committed there? U answered questions.

What would you do, if you had to be untrue, to yourself and all you know, to retain the status quo, stop the waves from crashing down, keep from letting those close drown, hold the tidal swell at bay, what would be, the price you'd pay?

It's a very slow burn and if you're not in tune with the setting and the circumstance (maybe you don't like oysters) then you'll more than likely struggle to keep your head above water for more than half of it, but the performances are sound, especially Emily Watson who seldom disappoints, and it may leave you asking a few questions about what you would do in a similar scenario to the one presented, or indeed whether you accept the events played out as a possible reality at all.

If A24 wasn't behind this film I doubt I would of checked it out. I like a lot of their films but this was a waste of time. It had the elements to be great, but unfortunately it missed the mark. It starts out ok and there's an uncalming vibe throughout the film. But when it was all said and done, nothing of any real significance happens. It had some good scenes here and there and the score helps carry the film. But it was missing any sort of intensity. This is definitely not a film I'd recommend or watch again. Don't make the mistake I made and be fooled by the A24 logo, watch something else. 5 stars.