The movie
Where the Crawdads Sing
The story of Kya who is abandoned as a child and must save herself in the dangerous swampland of North Carolina.
Based on the bestseller of the same title by Delia Owens.
Length: 125 min
Country: United States
Language spoken: English
Language subtitles: Dutch
Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Garret Dillahunt, David Strathairn, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson
Director: Olivia Newman
Release date: 2022
Description
Based on the bestseller of the same title by Delia Owens, the Reece Witherspoon-produced and Olivia Newman-directed ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ tells the story of Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones from ‘Normal People’) who is abandoned as a child and must save herself in the dangerous swampland of North Carolina. Rumours of the \"swamp girl\" circulating in Barkley Cove for years have left the smart and resilient Kya increasingly isolated. When she comes into contact with two young men from the village, a new world opens up for her, but when one of the two is found dead, Kya is immediately identified as the prime suspect. During the investigation the many secrets hidden in the swampland threaten to be revealed…
‘A stellar performance by little-known British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones anchors the film and goes a long way toward bonding the viewer with the main character… Edgar-Jones is capable of bringing out the naïve, curious, and stubborn aspects of Kaya’s personality… She reminds me of a young Charlotte Gainsbourg… “Where the Crawdads Sing”… draws the viewer into its specific time and place and offers an engaging two-hour escape into the life of a memorable individual. More movies today could learn from such an “old-fashioned” approach.’—James Berardinelli, ReelViews
‘A stellar performance by little-known British actress Daisy Edgar-Jones anchors the film and goes a long way toward bonding the viewer with the main character… Edgar-Jones is capable of bringing out the naïve, curious, and stubborn aspects of Kaya’s personality… She reminds me of a young Charlotte Gainsbourg… “Where the Crawdads Sing”… draws the viewer into its specific time and place and offers an engaging two-hour escape into the life of a memorable individual. More movies today could learn from such an “old-fashioned” approach.’—James Berardinelli, ReelViews
