"Story of Jen"

Another French-Canadian film set in the isolated rural region of Quebec.

This story revolves around the aftermath of a father's suicide, leaving behind a wife and a 14-year old step-daughter. Bathed in isolation, this film loses focus as it is actually the story of everyone but Jen.

The departed father's estranged half-brother enters the world of these surviving females, causing a stir in the community. A "consentual" rape occurs involving this man and the girl, which leads to the grandfather's pursuit and final consequence for the half-brother.

This is another film that feels biographical in nature (in fact, it is).

The theme of loneliness and isolation continues unabated at Locarno 2008.