In a quiet elementary school classroom on the brink of summer vacation, a teacher and parents gather. A single mother reacts with disbelief upon hearing the news that her six-year-old son has done ‘something terrible’ to his classmate. The inexperienced teacher is at a loss, while the other mother unleashes vehemence originating from long-suppressed feelings of victimization. Armand slowly unravels a tangled web of secrets, offering hints gradually, but never provides easy or clear answers. This is a must-see for audiences who enjoy sharing their own interpretations when leaving the theater. Renate Reinsve, who won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for The Worst Person in the World (2021), delivers a stunning performance. Director Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel, the grandson of legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, won the Caméra d’Or at Cannes for this feature debut. (Karen PARK)