Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, (2021), is a psychologically tense drama that dismantles the traditional "saintly" image of motherhood. Based on Elena Ferrante’s novel, the film follows Leda (Olivia Colman), a professor on vacation in Greece whose encounter with a young mother (Dakota Johnson) triggers haunting memories of her own past choices. Key Themes for Discussion THE LOST DAUGHTER Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**