Philippe Claudel's direction is very good. Emotions displayed by two actresses as two sisters truly appreciative of having each other is real.Elsa Zylberstein as Lea and Kristin Scott Thomas ( random hearts, English patient)as Juliette is perfect. Life of a prisoner upon release is not easy and this is well portrayed in the script. Juliette does not go around justifying her actions or discussing why the law is wrong in putting her behind bars. She does what comes naturally to her..she shuts off the world outside her. She knows that she will be judged by her 15yrs in prison. her acceptance by her sister's family is very touching. Her 6 yr old niece relishes her aunt's presence and finds it difficult to let her go even while playing the piano. Juliette's interactions with each and every person in the movie is honest. She evokes respect not sympathy. Throughout the movie i did not look at my watch even once. 1hr 57 min well spent.
Review of I've Loved You So Long
