This book tells the story of Quinlivan's Anglo-Asian family whose extraordinary mythology haunts her own sense of time and place over the course of ten years and seven house moves through England, finally settling in rural Devon with a young family of her own.
The book explores the cinematic contributions of British director Joanna Hogg, analyzing her films through the lens of film philosophy. It delves into the thematic and stylistic elements of her work, offering insights into how her unique approach to storytelling challenges conventional narrative structures and engages with deeper philosophical questions. Through this examination, the author highlights Hogg's influence on contemporary cinema and her distinctive voice in the film industry.