"The Sheep Detectives" and "Blue Heron, two of the year's finest films, explore the vitality of memories
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"The Sheep Detectives" and "Blue Heron," two of the year's best films, explore the importance of remembering
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May 25, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
Eylul Guven (left) and Iringó Réti in "Blue Heron" (Janus Films)
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