The small film that answers the big questions

In “The Love That Remains,” Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason crafts a poignant exploration of the dissolution of a marriage. Through a narrative that meanders through time, the film examines the fragility of human relationships and the impermanence of love. Pálmason’s visual language, reminiscent of his previous works “Godland” and “A White, White Day,” serves as a gentle counterpoint to the weighty subject matter. As the couple navigates the complexities of their divorce, the film poses fundamental questions about identity, community, and what it means to be human.