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‘The Gilded Age’ Star Carrie Coon Officially Joins a Cult in Chilling New Thriller Trailer
A new trailer for *The Liberation* shows Carrie Coon as Rita, a mother who leaves her family to join an all-female commune led by Ricki, played by Lily James. The thriller explores how the group’s appeal draws Rita and her daughters into its world, putting her family ties against her belief that the commune can change her life.
Written and directed by Guy Nattiv, the film also stars Bella Ramsey and Odessa Young as Rita’s daughters, and Tracy Letts as her husband. The story centres on Rita’s choice after her daughters arrive unexpectedly and become drawn to the group; the film is due in cinemas from 8 January.
In short
- Carrie Coon plays a mother drawn into an all-female commune.
- Lily James stars as the group’s spiritual leader.
- The film is due in cinemas from 8 January.
Explained simply
The Liberation is a thriller about a family and an all-female commune, a community whose members live together and share a common way of life. Carrie Coon plays Rita, a mother who leaves her family to join the group, which is led by Ricki, played by Lily James.
Rita’s daughters, played by Bella Ramsey and Odessa Young, arrive at the commune and become interested in its way of life. Tracy Letts plays their father and Rita’s husband. The story explores the pull between family relationships and the possibility of starting a different life.