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The Secret Woman review
In spite of capable performances and deployment of hygge, gothic and Nordic noir elements, you’ll search for a feasible plot or a character insight in vain
TL;DR
- The film, adapted from a novel, blends hygge, gothic manor-house drama, and Nordic noir.
- The protagonist suffers from amnesia and discovers she is a presumed-dead shipping heiress.
- The plot is criticized for being convoluted, facile, and containing implausible revelations.
- Despite capable performances, the film fails to explore character depths or thematic substance.
- Key plot points and character motivations are deemed overly convenient and lack psychological tension.