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Reeling from a one-sided breakup, heartbroken Karen breaks into her ex’s lakehouse. There, she strikes up a complicated relationship with provocative younger woman Lana.
After a devastating breakup, Karen retreats to the Oregon coast, seeking solace in the quiet solitude of her late grandmother's lakeside cabin. Her carefully constructed peace is disrupted when Lana, a vivacious and enigmatic woman, enters her life. As Karen grapples with her heartbreak, she finds herself drawn to Lana, embarking on a tentative and complex exploration of desire and self-discovery.
Clementine received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric setting and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Sydney Sweeney. Some reviewers found the pacing and narrative to be somewhat slow, but generally acknowledged its emotional depth and nuanced portrayal of grief and burgeoning romance.
Praised for its sensitive exploration of heartbreak and new romance.
Sydney Sweeney's performance is highlighted as a strong point.
Some found the film's narrative a bit too understated or slow-paced.
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Screened at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The film was shot in a remote lakeside cabin in Oregon, contributing to its intimate and atmospheric feel.
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A secluded Pacific Northwest lake house in the woods becomes the lonely setting in “Clementine,” writer / director Lara Gallagher‘s first feature film about the complexities of female relationships and intimacy. The story is simple, but the...