- Drama, Mystery, Thriller, History
- 95 min
- R
Rotten Tomatoes72%Metacritic67IMDb6.2
When Mari Gilbert's daughter disappears, police inaction drives her own investigation into the gated Long Island community where Shannan was last seen. Her search brings attention to over a dozen murdered prostitutes.
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Grave, earnest, contemporary and classical in form.
- gravecomic
- earnestironic
- contemporarynostalgic
- classical in formformally daring
- contemplativerelentless
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- Alunauwieon TMDB · Aug 20258/10
Lost Girls is a film based on a true unsolved serial murder case in Long Island, focusing on the perspective of the victims’ families rather than the investigation itself. The story highlights the struggles of Mari, a mother searching for her missing daughter Shannan, and critiques the police’s inadequate response and the social stigma faced by the victims. Character development, especially of Shannan and other victims, is limited, but the emotional core remains strong. The narrative builds tension through Mari’s frustration with law enforcement and her internal conflicts about her past and motherhood. Unlike typical crime thrillers, the film prioritizes the emotional turmoil of the families over detailed investigative procedures. The gradual unveiling of Mari’s fight for answers drives the story, making the internal family drama the film’s main focus. The film’s conclusion is powerful and touching, featuring real people involved in the case, which enhances its emotional impact. The performances, especially Amy Ryan as Mari, are compelling and heartfelt, capturing the grief and frustration of the families. Overall, Lost Girls delivers a sobering look at a tragic true story and is r
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Cast
- Amy RyanMari Gilbert
- Thomasin McKenzieSherre Gilbert
- Lola KirkeKim
- Gabriel ByrneRichard Dormer
- Oona LaurenceSarra Gilbert
- Dean WintersDean Bostick
- Molly BrownMissy
- Kevin CorriganJoe Scalise
- Miriam ShorLorraine
- Austyn JohnsonYoung Shannan
Crew
- Liz GarbusDirector
- Michael WerwieScreenplay
- Igor MartinovićDirector of Photography
- Anne NikitinOriginal Music Composer
- Camilla TonioloEditor
- Kevin McCormickProducer
- Anne CareyProducer
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