"Kristin Scott Thomas Directs Scarlett Johansson in 'North Star': A Small, Inviting Mother-Daughters Story"

Kristin Scott Thomas makes her directorial debut with "North Star," a warm story about a family of grown-ups coming to terms with their relationships and the past. While the film's production design is praised, the screenplay falls short with familiar tropes. The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, and Emily Beecham as the daughters of Scott Thomas' character, with all three delivering natural performances. Despite some predictable scenes and attempts at surprises, the film's themes of time, memory, and grappling with the past resonate. Overall, "North Star" may not be extraordinary, but it creates a world that invites viewers to spend time in.