Gwen is a British supernatural drama film released in 2018, directed by William McGregor. The movie sets out to depict the harsh life of a family living in the Welsh countryside during the industrial revolution. The eerie yet picturesque outlook of the film draws a deep contrast between the idyllic countryside life and the sinister backdrop that engulfs the characters.
The story follows the life of a teenage girl named Gwen, played by Eleanor Worthington-Cox, who lives with her mother Elen, played by Maxine Peake, and younger sister Mari. After her father's death, Gwen's family struggles to sustain their hillside farm through difficult times, and the situation becomes worse as her mother falls ill with an unknown disease.
Mysterious events and unexplainable occurrences start happening, causing them to suspect that some otherworldly forces may be at work. As Gwen and her family try to solve the mystery, they face many challenges, including social tensions, threatening letters, and the harsh environment of the Welsh countryside.
The film vividly captures the struggles of ordinary people and how they cope with the harsh realities of life during the industrial revolution. The beautiful yet haunting landscape serves as a metaphor for the characters' fragile existence and their constant fight against the forces of nature.
Gwen perfectly blends supernatural elements with the harsh realities of the time, creating a complex and multi-layered narrative that leaves the viewers captivated until the very end.