Andrew Birkin's chilling adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel is a disturbing tale of childhood survival in a moral wasteland. Fearing foster homes and adoption four recently orphaned siblings decide to keep their mother's death a secret burying her in a cement locker in the basement. The Lolita-like Julie (Charlotte Gainsbourg of Jane Eyre and The Little Thief) quickly adapts to the role of surrogate mother caring for the younger children and picking up a thirtysomething boyfriend. Fifteen-year old Jack however is only concerned with his developing sexuality and... his increasing infatuation with his sister. When the intrusive curiosity of Julie's boyfriend threatens to expose their secret Jack finally assumes the mature role of family protector. As he slowly wins Julie's respect their gentle flirtation results in a devastating and forbidden consummation. Fraught with sexual tension and suspense The Cement Garden is a chilling look at unrestrained adolescent desire. [show more]
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