A family gathers at their coastal villa in the south of France after the death of the father. The reunion brings back memories and forces them to confront their past, including the loss of a daughter and the bitterness of a failed revolutionary ideal. Throughout their time together, they reminisce, grapple with grief, and confront the challenges that come with growing older.
51-year-old Herbert Strehlow, a furniture restorer, falls in love with 21-year-old Lea, who has not spoken a word since childhood when her father killed her mother. She bears a striking resemblance to Herbert's dead wife. They get married, but their relationship seems doomed, until gradually each one manages to penetrate the mysterious world of the other, and they begin to realize that they are bound by a kind of spiritual relationship. For Lea it is the death of her mother, for Herbert it is the death of his first wife. His hard exterior slowly beings to thaw, and he starts to show feelings and responses that soften Lea's initial hatred and fear of him, and which put their relationship in a more positive light.
Cotton Wool follows the story of a family in rural England as they face the challenges of disability, social issues, and the impact of a massive stroke. The film explores themes of family relationships, cultural diversity, and the struggle for social justice.
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