The Cement Garden is characterised by its setting a large and morose house stands amidst a landscape made purely of concrete. The event affects each of the children in different ways. The eldest siblings, Julie and Jack, decide to hide the mother's body in the basement rather than allowing themselves to go into care. This then leaves the four children to fend for themselves. The house is inhabited by two adults and four children until the father dies of a heart attack, and the mother's health deteriorates until her eventual death shortly thereafter. The film takes place in and around an isolated house surrounded by concrete (presumably on the edge of a town). Of all the films I have seen, I can't think of a single one that is really anything like this one. However, there is much more to this film than merely the basic plot outline through interesting character design, surreal locations and a gentle stream of shocking happenings writer-director Andrew Birkin has created a truly unique and fascinating piece of cinema.
The Cement Garden is based on a book by Ian McEwan and follows a group of siblings as they try to cope with the loss of their parents.
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