Le Voyage en Arménie

A headstrong daughter of immigrants clashes with her stubborn father and reluctantly comes to appreciate her ethnic roots. French filmmaker Robert Guédiguian gives this familiar story a twist as Anna (fiery Ariane Ascaride) follows her elusive dad to his native Armenia, a place where she has never been. One by one, proud and often needy locals open her eyes, ears and mind. Careful pacing, an excellent cast and Ascaride's magnificent performance make this memorable. The soundtrack is a treat, too.