In the haunting thriller Beast, directed by Michael Pearce, a young woman named Moll (played by Jessie Buckley) feels trapped in a suffocating existence on the remote island of Jersey, where she lives under the oppressive control of her domineering mother (portrayed by Geraldine James). When she meets a mysterious and charismatic outsider named Pascal (played by Johnny Flynn), she is drawn into a passionate and dangerous romance that awakens her desires for freedom. However, their intense connection soon becomes entangled in a dark investigation when a series of brutal murders rocks the close-knit community, and suspicion begins to fall on Pascal. As Moll fights to protect the man she loves, she must confront the terrifying possibility that her newfound liberation might come at a devastating price. Blending elements of romance and psychological thriller, this atmospheric film explores the primal instincts of love, loyalty, and the darkness lurking beneath the surface of idyllic island life.