

Sentimental Value

Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics.
Like a house up for sale: solid and pristine, but full of other people's memories. It felt a bit cold and empty for me.
An actress and her director father dance around their estrangement in the family home.
Technically, of course, the film is extremely well-made, but the title says everything. Something that has 'sentimental value' is something that's special to a select few who have a history with the thing, but means less to those of us who are on the outside looking in.