THE QUIET GIRL – ★★★★☆

Sometimes when you read a book, or play a game, or in this case, see a film, you think when it’s done “Wow. Why can’t I always have this great an experience?”. Likely to be my favourite of the festival this year, this Irish film is a touching and emotional story about a young girl who spends her summer with family relatives. In her own family she is one of many children, times are tight, and parents are struggling to juggle. When she is left with the couple who have no children, she is sorely in need of love and attention. Seeing how their tenderness helps her grow is wonderful, and like The Playground, an incredible perforce by the young actress. A must see.