Memory is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Michel Franco. The film was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it premiered on September 8th, 2023. Sarsgaard won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance.
Sylvia (Jessica Chastain) is a social worker who leads a simple and structured life: her daughter, her job, her AA meetings. This is blown open when Saul (Peter Sarsgaard) follows her home from their high school reunion. Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past.
The cast includes Jessica Chastain, Peter Sarsgaard, Merritt Wever, Brooke Timber, Elsie Fisher, Josh Charles and, Jessica Harper.
Memory is set to debut in limited theaters December 22nd, before a wide release on January 5th, courtesy of Ketchup Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.