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Director Kornél Mundruczó's Optimistic Tale of Female Strength

2/16/2026

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Story summary

Kornél Mundruczó, Hungarian director, directs At the Sea, featuring Amy Adams.
The film is set in Cape Cod, with Laura returning after rehab.
She grapples with her family's expectations and her late father's legacy.
Kornél Mundruczó, facing challenges in Hungary due to his criticism of the government, frames the film as optimistic about reconciliation and female strength, noting that the character from Pieces of a Woman is a complex heroine.

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Story summary

Kornél Mundruczó, Hungarian director, directs At the Sea, featuring Amy Adams.
The film is set in Cape Cod, with Laura returning after rehab.
She grapples with her family's expectations and her late father's legacy.
Kornél Mundruczó, facing challenges in Hungary due to his criticism of the government, frames the film as optimistic about reconciliation and female strength, noting that the character from Pieces of a Woman is a complex heroine.