The Passengers of the Night(HKIFF46)

Dumped by her husband and left to raise two teenage kids, Elisabeth finds it hard to share the air of hope on election night, 1981. With her financial woes eased thanks to a job on a late-night radio show, her insecurities and sadness are gradually soothed by the free spirit of a troubled teenager, whom she invites into her home. An affecting performance of crystalline emotional nuance by Charlotte Gainsbourg, matched by Noée Abita channelling the vibe of Pascale Ogier, brings subtle sophistication to Mikhaël Hers’ intimate family saga.