(Stellan Skarsgård), following their mother's death. Gustav, a once-celebrated filmmaker, attempts to reconcile by casting Nora in an autobiographical film set in their childhood home. When she refuses, he replaces her with a young Hollywood star, Rachel Kemp

“A profoundly resonant family drama for grown-ups... leaving an imprint that's hard to shake.” Rotten Tomatoes Sentimental Value

This film is the quintessential "sentimental value" pick. It argues that music is the invisible thread connecting us all. While critics found it saccharine, audiences find it spiritually uplifting. It is the best film to watch when you miss someone you haven't met yet.

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