Aloft

Jan 23 2015 R 1h 52m
Drama

As we follow a mother and her son, we delve into a past marred by an accident that tears them apart. She will become a renowned artist and healer, and he will grow into his own and a peculiar falconer who bears the marks of a double absence. In the present, a young journalist will bring about an encounter between the two that puts the very meaning of life and art into question, so that we may contemplate the possibility of living life to its fullest, despite the uncertainties littering our paths.

Plot

As we follow a mother (Jennifer Connelly) and her son (Cillian Murphy), we delve into a past marred by an accident that tears them apart. She will become a renowned artist and healer, and he will grow into his own as a peculiar falconer who bears the marks of a double absence. In the present, a young journalist (Mélanie Laurent) will bring about an encounter between the two that puts the very meaning of life and art into question, so that we may contemplate the possibility of living life to its fullest, despite the uncertainties littering our paths.

Written by

Claudia Llosa

Directed by

Claudia Llosa

Production Countries

Spain, France, Canada

Production Companies

Buffalo Gal Pictures, Wanda Visión, Arcadia Motion Pictures

Languages

English, Français

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
4,172
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
34
Popularity
NA