Saint Omer court of law. Young novelist Rama attends the trial of Laurence Coly, a young woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter by abandoning her to the rising tide on a beach in northern France. But as the trial continues, the words of the accused and witness testimonies will shake Rama’s convictions and call into question our own judgment.
France’s submission for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards.
Running Time: 122 min.
MPAA Rating: NR
Language: In French, with English subtitles
Country of origin: France
Director: Alice Diop
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