Beloved is a 1998 American film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Toni Morrison. It tells the story of Sethe, a former slave who had escaped to freedom and later settled in Cincinnati, Ohio with her daughter Denver. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when a mysterious young woman calling herself "Beloved" arrives at their doorstep.
As the film progresses, it becomes clear that Beloved is not what she seems. Sethe, who has been haunted by the memory of the daughter she had to kill to protect her from slavery, begins to suspect that Beloved is that daughter returned from the dead. Denver, who has always been isolated from the outside world, is drawn to Beloved and sees in her a chance for connection and friendship.
As Beloved becomes more and more entwined in their lives, strange and unsettling things begin to happen. Sethe's past traumas resurface, and she is forced to confront her guilt and grief over what she did to her daughter. Denver becomes increasingly devoted to Beloved, even as her family and community grow more and more concerned about the strange girl's influence.
The film features powerful performances from its cast, including Oprah Winfrey as Sethe, Thandie Newton as Beloved, and Kimberly Elise as Denver. It explores themes of trauma, memory, and the complexities of motherhood, as well as the legacy of slavery on the black community in America.