The film , directed by Andrea Pallaoro , is a striking and minimalist contemporary take on the ancient Greek tragedy of Medea. Set in a remote, drought-stricken rural landscape in Southern California, the movie explores the slow unraveling of a family through silence, isolation, and unexpressed resentment. Plot Overview and Themes
The story centers on Ennis ( Brían F. O'Byrne ), a stern and hardworking dairy farmer, and his wife Christina (Catalina Sandino Moreno), who is deaf. Together they have five children, living a life largely disconnected from the modern world. FILM REVIEW: MEDEAS (2013) Dir. Andrea Pallaoro