Movie Description:
Andrew Dirkin`s Chilling Adaptation of Ian McEWAN`S(The Comport of Strangers) novel is a disturbing tale of childhood survival in a moral wasteland. Fearingfoster homes and adoption, fourrecentlyorphaned siblings decide to keep their mother`s death a secret, burying her in a cement locker in the basement. TheLolita-like Julie quickly adapts to the role of surrogate mother, caring for theyouger childrenand picking up a thirtysomething boyfriend. Fifteen-yearoldJack, however, is only concerned withdeveloping sexuality and his increasing infatuation with his sister. When the intrusive curiosity of Julie`sboyfriend threatens to expose their secret, Jack finally assumes the mature role of family protector. As he slowly wins Julie`s respect, their gentleflirtation results in a devastating forbidden consummation.Fraought with sexual tension and suspense, The Cement Garden is a chilling look atunrestrained adolescent desire.
