Antwerp, 1972. When Chaja (Fraser) goes to work as a nanny for Mr and Mrs Kalman (Krabbe and Rosellini) her mainstream Jewish parents (Sagebrecht and Schell) are thrown into sharp relief against the Kalman's strict Hassidic tradition. Performances, script and direction result in a truly heartwarming tale that never descends into melancholy or emotional contrivance. Simply put, Left Luggage is a treat.
