Cord

In the cramped confines of her apartment, a woman cares for her disturbed, elderly mother, feeding her through a bottle and keeping her from crawling out of the window by tying her to a table. Through the woman's daily rituals come traces of a deep, troubled history which binds her to her mother and which might ultimately force her to make a fateful decision.

Directed by Kyoungju Kim, Cord leans on a strong ensemble — Amy Cobe, Ellen Kotzin, Dan Khanh Nguyen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2010.