The Lost Daughter, the film, reminded me a lot of Camus's The Stranger. Granted, I haven't read Elena Ferrante's novel, but the setting and themes of both stories felt very similar.

Both take place in Mediterranean countries, with The Stranger set in Algeria and The Lost Daughter set on the Ionian coast. The settings serve as a backdrop to the stories, with the heat and landscape playing significant roles in the characters' experiences. At least that's what I gathered from watching the film adaptation.

Additionally, they share common themes such as isolation, alienation, and the search for meaning in life.

I wasn't immediately impressed by the film after watching it, but I find myself reminiscing about it since yesterday. Recommended!