The Wonder (2022)

Made for Netflix, released on instant streaming, November 16th in the US.

Filmed entirely in Ireland.

The story: It is 1862.

Traveling nurse, English Mrs. Wright , has been summoned to Ireland for work.

Her job there is to "watch" over Anna, a young girl who has been fasting since her 9th birthday/first communion, which was four months ago.

People are amazed by Anna and come from miles around to see her.

Everyone near her believes she is an angel chosen by God.

Mrs. Wright and a nun are to alternate shifts watching over Anna.

Neither of them are allowed to intervene in any way,  just to watch over the child to see if they can come to a conclusion as to why she will not eat and continues to stay healthy.

From the beginning, Mrs. Wright is completely suspicious of the situation.

At every turn, she finds no one will listen to her or take her advice.

Mrs. Wright knows that if this continues, Anna will die.

Increasingly worried for Anna's safety, Mrs. Wright gets to the bottom of the mystery.

But with her hands tied, things are allowed to get much worse. 

When she knows the end is near for Anna, Mrs. Wright comes up with a quick plan to save the child's life.

Stars Florence Pugh, Niamh Algar, Kila Lord Cassidy, Ruth Bradley, Darcey Campion,  Toby Jones, Dermot Crowley, Ciaran Hinds , Brian F OBryan, Josie Walker, Elaine Cassidy, Caolan Bryne

Directed by Sebastian Lelio

Rated R
MYSTERY