Poison

How does grief shape a person’s life? This is the central question explored in Poison, the debut feature by Désirée Nosbusch. Years after their separation, Edith (Trine Dyrholm) and Lucas (Tim Roth) cross paths at a cemetery, where the remains of their deceased child must be exhumed and reburied due to soil contamination. This harrowing task forces the former lovers to confront their shared sorrow. How has this loss reshaped their lives? The film vividly exposes the devastating effects of grief. While Lucas appears to be moving forward, Edith remains entrenched in the past. Based on Lot Vekemans' acclaimed play Gif, Poison delves deeply into the myriad ways individuals grapple with loss. Grief, ungovernable and elusive, is rendered with profound sensitivity through Nosbusch's direction, bolstered by the exceptional performances of Dyrholm and Roth. This drama offers a compelling meditation on the enduring impact of mourning, with Nosbusch masterfully capturing the raw, unspoken complexities of human emotion.