Le Passé

Ahmad, an Iranian man, returns to France after four years to finalise his divorce with his wife Marie. During his brief stay, he cannot help noticing the strained relationship between Marie and her daughter Lucie. As he attempts to improve matters between mother and daughter Ahmad unwittingly lifts the lid on a long buried secret, revealing a complex web of family dynamics, trauma, and deception. Through the characters of Marie, Ahmad, and Samir, and their respective relationships with Lucie, the film masterfully portrays the intricate and often painful dance of family dynamics, exploring themes of depression, suicide, and the long-lasting impact of childhood trauma.