Iluzja

If you require non-stop action, pat solutions to all questions and a galloping pace, steer clear. Iluzja, a Polish film on Netflix, is a quiet, gentle study of a teacher's search for her lost daughter.

No spoiler alerts: Agata Buzek (Hannah) delivers as fine a screen performance as I've seen. Each and every thought, idea and emotion can be read in her eyes and on her face without any facial gymnastics. Hollywood take note and take stock.

There is a moment more than halfway through when/where the character/actress ripped my heart out. I would certainly like to see her in other roles. The rest of the cast lends sturdy support.

First and foremost Iluzja is a character study, not a who-dunnit and its various layers are subtly peeled away to expose the inner self. It treads a fine line between illusion and reality. I was thoroughly engrossed.

9/10.