"October is a time of year when the sun is high in the bright blue sky and the m"October is a time of year when the sun is high in the bright blue sky and the midday light is shining down on Mexico, a popular vacation destination. Middle-aged Neal and his family are enjoying a luxurious and carefree holiday, sipping drinks by the pool and flirting with the musicians at dinner. But their peaceful holiday is disrupted when Neal receives a call that his mother is gravely ill. They quickly pack their bags and head to the airport for the next flight home.As they line up at the gate, Neal realizes he can't find his passport and is forced to split from his family. He hails a cab and instead of heading back to the hotel, he is driven to a rundown hostel in the city center.Following his award-winning film "The Great Beauty," director Michel Franc also focuses on the theme of social disparity and turmoil in his hometown. In this seemingly light and easygoing family drama, the tension and unease between the characters, played by Tim Roth and Charlotte Gainsbourg, raise more questions about their true motivations. The plot twists and scattered clues keep the audience captivated, as the ebb and flow of the tide reveals the different paths that life can take in the blink of an eye.详情
