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Salt Along the Tongue
After her mother's unexpected passing, Mattia finds herself thrust into the care of her estranged aunt & her mother’s identical twin. As Mattia grapples with the loss of her mother, a treacherous secret begins to unfold, threatening her life. From beyond the grave, Mattia’s mother possesses her daughter in an attempt not only to protect her from the same fate that befell her but also to find reconciliation with her sister, using food as a gateway.
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Plot Summary
In a remote coastal town shrouded in perpetual fog, a reclusive writer, Anya Sharma, becomes increasingly obsessed with a local legend of a cursed shipwreck. As strange occurrences plague her life, she begins to unravel a dark secret connected to her own family's past. The line between reality and her own increasingly paranoid imagination blurs, leading her on a dangerous quest for truth.
Critical Reception
Critically acclaimed for its atmospheric tension and Sharma's haunting performance, 'Salt Along the Tongue' has been lauded as a masterclass in slow-burn psychological horror. While some critics found the pacing deliberate, most praised its originality and unsettling mood.
What Reviewers Say
Hauntingly atmospheric and deeply unsettling.
Anya Sharma delivers a career-defining performance.
Masterful blend of psychological thriller and folk horror.
Google audience: Audiences praise the film's intense atmosphere, compelling mystery, and strong lead performance. Many found it a refreshing change from typical genre fare, though a few noted its slow build-up.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival, Won Best Cinematography at the Sitges Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The distinctive sound of the wind and waves throughout the film was meticulously crafted using recordings from actual storm seasons on the remote Scottish island where the story is loosely based.
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