Bee Season

In this poignant drama, a devout Jewish husband and father becomes obsessed with his daughter's quest to become a spelling-bee champion, using their spiritual connection as a means to deepen his own sense of faith. As Miriam struggles to cope with her crumbling marriage and secret life, Eliza's success on the stage becomes a catalyst for healing - but at what cost? With its complex exploration of personal religious views and family dysfunction, Bee Season is an intelligent but frustratingly distant film that ultimately presents a powerful message about the redemptive power of love.