Dark River

Dark River is a 2017 British drama film written and directed by Clio Barnard, starring Ruth Wilson as Alice Bell, who returns to her Yorkshire village after 15 years of absence to claim the family farm she believes is hers. As Alice navigates her complicated relationship with her brother Joe (Mark Stanley), they confront the traumatic past left behind by their abusive father, Richard Bell (Sean Bean). The film is a slow-burner that explores themes of guilt, recovery, and the lasting impact of trauma on two siblings.