Pearl is a 2021 drama film directed by Elsa Amiel and starring Julia Fรถry and Peter Mullan. The film is set in the 1980s and revolves around Pearl, a young woman who is trapped on her family's farm in rural Scotland. Her father is bedridden and her mother is extremely religious and overbearing, making life on the farm a constant struggle for Pearl.
Despite the hardships she faces, Pearl yearns for a more glamorous and exciting life. She is fascinated by the world of Hollywood movies and dreams of escaping to a new life in the city. However, her desires are constantly thwarted by her mother's strict control and the demands of caring for her father.
Things come to a head when a group of young men arrive in town, bringing with them a taste of the outside world. Pearl is drawn to their carefree and adventurous ways and finds herself increasingly tempted by their lifestyle. As her repressions and desires collide, Pearl must make a choice between the life she has and the one she wants.
The film explores themes of family dynamics, religion, repression, and the struggle for individual freedom. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Fรถry's performance and the film's visual style and atmosphere.