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Obsessed (Hortense, 2020)
France

Director: Thierry Binisti
Cast: Catherine Jacob, Pauline Bression, Jérôme Anger
Genre: Thriller
Length: 90’

Presentation:

In the haunting depths of a mother's grief, unyielding love blurs the lines between hope and madness, as she embarks on a relentless quest to reclaim her lost daughter after two decades of heartache. Eurochannel premieres Obsessed.

In the chilling and poignant film Obsessed, a mother’s relentless pursuit of her long-lost daughter plunges us into a tale of grief, hope, and obsession. This riveting drama begins with the heart-wrenching disappearance of four-year-old Hortense Delalande from a supermarket car park. Despite extensive searches and appeals, the police find no leads, and Hortense’s case goes cold, leaving her mother, Sophie Delalande, in a perpetual state of despair.

Two decades later, Sophie’s life is irrevocably changed when the police contact her about the discovery of a child’s remains. Although they suspect it might be Hortense, Sophie’s maternal instinct refuses to accept this possibility. Her hope is reignited when she encounters Jeanne Martin, a young woman who bears a striking resemblance to her missing daughter and is around the same age Hortense would be.

Jeanne, who works for the Association for Orphans' Rights, is passionate about helping others reconnect with their biological families due to her own mysterious past. Found on a beach near Dunkirk with no memory of her early childhood, Jeanne has always wondered about her origins. Sophie’s instant recognition and subsequent obsession with Jeanne thrust both women into a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainty.

As Sophie and Jeanne grow closer, the pieces of a haunting puzzle begin to fall into place. Sophie is convinced that Jeanne is her daughter, a belief strengthened by their emotional connection and Jeanne’s birthmark, identical to Hortense’s. Yet, Jeanne grapples with the fear of facing a painful truth and the possibility of mistaken identity.

Meanwhile, Jeanne’s life is thrown into turmoil as she navigates her own identity crisis. Her boyfriend Samuel, supportive yet skeptical, fears the emotional repercussions of this potential revelation. The tension between hope and doubt, love and reality, underscores Jeanne’s journey as she confronts her past and her future.

Obsessed is a masterful exploration of grief, love, and the human spirit’s resilience. It delves into the depths of a mother’s soul, capturing the agony of loss and the undying hope that drives Sophie. The intersection of past and present weaves a tapestry of suspense and emotional depth, making it a compelling watch for anyone who understands the complexities of love and loss.

Synopsis:
A grieving mother becomes obsessed with a stranger she believes is her daughter, who disappeared as a toddler 20 years ago and was never found.

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