The story is set in 1981, although given the remoteness of its rural Irish setting, it could easily be taking place decades earlier. The dialogue is subtitled, because the characters speak mostly Irish, a language we rarely hear in movies. The quiet girl of the title is named Cáit, and she's played with aching sensitivity by a gifted first-time actor named Catherine Clinch.
Cáit is the shyest and most neglected kid in her poor farming family. Her short-tempered mother has her hands full taking care of Cáit's siblings, and her father is a gambler, a philanderer and an all-around lout. At home and at school, Cáit does her best to stay under the radar. It's no wonder that the first time we see her, the camera has to pan down to find her hiding beneath tall blades of grass.
Seán is gruffer with Cáit at first, but he warms to her soon enough. There's a lovely little moment when, after angrily scolding her for wandering off by herself, Seán silently leaves a cookie on the table for her — an apology extended entirely without words. In their way, Eibhlín and Seán are as reserved as Cáit is, especially compared with some of their cruel, gossipy neighbors.
One of the most refreshing things about 'The Quiet Girl' is that it doesn't treat silence as some problem that needs to be solved.is that it doesn't treat silence as some problem that needs to be solved. When someone criticizes Cáit early on for being so quiet, Seán gently defends her, saying she"says as much as she has to say." And yet we see how Cáit gradually flourishes under her guardians' loving attention.
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Great review, Justin. Can't wait to see this movie. It sounds like they really capture Keegan's story perfectly.
Keegan's novella Foster which this movie is based is absolutely drop dead gorgeously written. But holy cow do not read it in public in case you start sobbing like I did on an aisle seat on a plane: really embarrassing. Everything Keegan writes is brilliant. Just had to say this.
Sounds like a film worth seeing. Thanks for posting.
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quietgirlfilm Such a beautiful film! Don’t miss it!!
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It looks like it had a very limited release in December in the U.S. but is not in theaters or on any streaming services now. I hope that changes.
The book, “Foster,” is a great read.
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