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Sisters Navigate Emotional Distance in Sentimental Film

1/30/2026

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Story summary

Sentimental Value, directed by Joachim Trier, follows aging filmmaker Gustav Borg and his daughters Nora and Agnes.
Nora grapples with her father's emotional distance, while Agnes embraces domestic life.
The film centers on the sisters' relationship and how they support each other amid parental absence.
The family home serves as a symbol of their shared history and trauma.
Ultimately, the film highlights the healing power of creativity and cinema.

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Story summary

Sentimental Value, directed by Joachim Trier, follows aging filmmaker Gustav Borg and his daughters Nora and Agnes.
Nora grapples with her father's emotional distance, while Agnes embraces domestic life.
The film centers on the sisters' relationship and how they support each other amid parental absence.
The family home serves as a symbol of their shared history and trauma.
Ultimately, the film highlights the healing power of creativity and cinema.