Una
Una

Una

2017Movie94 minEnglish

When a young woman unexpectedly arrives at an older man's workplace, looking for answers, the secrets of the past threaten to unravel his new life.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users68%
Director: Benedict AndrewsGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Una, a young woman, unexpectedly arrives at the office of Peter, a much older man, triggering a flood of buried memories for both of them. Twenty years prior, Peter was Una's caretaker, and their relationship ended abruptly under disturbing circumstances. Their tense reunion forces them to confront the past and the lingering impact of their connection.

Critical Reception

Una received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of its lead actors, particularly Ben Mendelsohn and Rooney Mara. The film's intense emotional drama and exploration of complex themes were noted, though some found its pacing deliberate and its subject matter challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Ben Mendelsohn and Rooney Mara deliver powerful, raw performances.
  • The film bravely tackles difficult and uncomfortable subject matter.
  • Its deliberate pace and heavy themes may not appeal to all viewers.

Google audience: Audiences found the film's performances to be compelling and the story's emotional depth impactful. However, some viewers expressed that the dark and somber nature of the narrative made it a difficult watch.

Fun Fact

The film is based on David Harrower's 2005 play 'Blackbird'.

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