​Sean Penn movies that raise uncomfortable questions and refuse neat conclusions​

Despite the title, this film is introspective, almost meditative. Penn portrays someone worn down by past certainty, and the performance is all texture, fatigue, and sharp flashes of resolve. The storytelling favors aftermath over action, letting you feel the emotional residue rather than the headline moments. The direction leans into ambiguity, trusting viewers to connect the dots without being told what to think. Its most interesting creative move is its use of repetition to show change.