Let Me Go (2018)

Unraveling the intricate threads of familial bonds and the specters of the past, "Let Me Go" weaves a poignant narrative centered on the enduring echoes of abandonment. This compelling film draws from the life chronicles of Helga Schneider, who was merely a child of four when her mother, Traudi, relinquished her in 1941. Fast-forward to the dawn of the new millennium, the film trails not only the arduous journeys of Helga and Traudi but also branches out to the subsequent generations. It delves into the lives of Beth, Helga's daughter, and Emily, her granddaughter, both grappling with the reverberations of Traudi's departure that still resonate within their family. An unexpected letter triggers a journey into the past. Helga learns that Traudi is on her deathbed and shares this revelation with Emily. Stepping into a role beyond her years, Emily offers to journey with her grandmother to Vienna to confront the great-grandmother she was led to believe was long gone. This trip to the heart of their family history becomes a voyage of discovery, as they untangle the knots of their darkest family secrets. "Let Me Go" is a haunting exploration of the indelible scars left by the past on the present and the power of truth to set free.

Let Me Go is a drama movie featuring Lucy Boynton and directed by Polly Steele.

It is possible to buy Let Me Go on Amazon Video.