Midwinter Break
2026 · 1h 30m · Drama
Skip it—this quiet, introspective drama about a marriage in crisis relies heavily on subtle performances and emotional nuance, which sounds lovely in theory but often plays as slow and airless without a compelling narrative hook to keep you engaged. Unless you're specifically in the mood for a meditative character study with minimal plot momentum, you'll probably find yourself checking your phone by the halfway mark.
Plot
Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realise that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After so much time and so many memories, long-held promises and deeply concealed wounds threaten to come to light and force them to confront their future.
Director: Polly Findlay
Cast: Lesley Manville, Ciarán Hinds, Niamh Cusack, Julie Lamberton, Ed Sayer
