‘Back Home’: The Ties That Bind

This short French film tells of a family and community in ruin.

Thomas (Niels Schneider), in “Back Home.” GJW+

NR | 1h 17m | Drama | 2020

After reading the rather overused premise of “Back Home” (“Revenir” in French), I was still drawn to it, given my love for French cinema. The short 77-minute runtime suggested a brisk, well-paced watch.