A previous documentary provides a far more insightful look into the occurrences in Bridgend compared to this rather disorganized fictional account. The story largely revolves around the connection between the recently arrived “Sara” (Hannah Murray), whose father “Dave” (Steven Waddington) works as a police officer, and “Jamie” (Josh O’Connor). This young man seems deeply entrenched in the town and may hold some understanding of the unusual suicidal behavior that's troubling this small place. However, the film seems to bypass exploring the tragedies themselves, instead choosing to highlight the drunken and violent actions of the town’s largely uncontrolled youth—which I found not particularly engaging. While Josh O’Connor is present, and so there are scenes involving sex and sexual tension, he doesn't perform at his usual level. The rest of the cast—some of whom are actual residents—primarily deliver a harshly written portrayal of a family struggling to adjust, along with some adolescent experimentation in the river. Ultimately, it offers no clarity regarding what led to these deaths or about the nuances of the sorrow and apprehension experienced by those left behind. It’s possible that director Jeppe Rønde's six years of research and engagement with the community prevented him from maintaining any distance, resulting in a film that doesn’t quite succeed, I’m afraid.

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