The Nature of Daylight
The Nature of Daylight

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The Nature of Daylight

2016
Movie
7 min
English

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Phyllis NagyGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Set in the early 1960s, the film follows Della, a woman married to a prominent British politician who unexpectedly falls pregnant. To conceal her pregnancy, Della's husband arranges for her to travel to New York to have the baby in secret. During her time in America, Della's life takes an unexpected turn as she navigates new relationships and grapples with her circumstances.

Critical Reception

While "The Nature of Daylight" received a generally positive critical response, it was noted for its understated tone and deliberate pacing. Critics often praised Carey Mulligan's performance and the film's atmospheric portrayal of its era, though some found its narrative somewhat conventional.

What Reviewers Say

  • Carey Mulligan delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.

  • The film successfully evokes the atmosphere of the early 1960s.

  • Some critics found the narrative predictable despite its strong performances.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the strong acting, particularly from Carey Mulligan, and the film's period setting. However, some viewers found the plot to be slow-moving and lacking in significant emotional impact.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a short story by the same name by author Jennifer Haigh.

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