As affecting as it is daringly unsettling, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter is a movie that will surely stick with you long after the credits role (and not just because of that uncertain ending). This is a movie that revels in the subtle tension. The raw intimacy is substantial, with Olivia Colman delivering a heartbreakingly complex performance for the ages. Of course, she’s not alone, as the rest of the cast bring the goods in their respective roles. This is especially true for Jesse Buckley who, as the younger version of Colman’s character, conjures up more than her share of devilish drama. But, much of the film’s success deserves to be credited to Gyllenhaal, who directs the movie with mesmerizing precision. The camera cuts deep here, only adding to the shivering uncertainty that runs throughout. The plot itself is wholly interesting as well, with many of its themes pointed squarely on society’s perception of motherhood. My gut tells me that this will be much more poignant for those with children of their own. But, regardless of your “offspring count,” you should definitely take in this unsettling bit of storytelling.