James Mottern wrote & directed,It is first theatrical effort.
I feel he will be a force to be reckoned with over the next few decades.
This is a drama of the first order,It is not a happy film.
It is a simple story of sad lonely people. None of them are where they want to be. Due to the cleverness of the writer & the superb acting by a non big-name cast, we go along with it and are drawn into what is occurring.
Michelle Monagham's performance is an award winning one. This is not a big studio release so thusly it has no big 'PUSH' for any awards.
Eleven year old Jimmy Bennett is excellent as her son. Nathan Fillon (TV featured performer)is her caring neighbor. Benjamin Bratt as her ex husband & the lads father is equally great.
The cinematography & song score are also first rate.
THis is an art house low budget movie so as expected it did not have a decent theatrical release.
I highly recommend this drama for all those who appreciate real good film.
There is some violence towards the end,BUT this important & not just put in the film.
Ratings: **** (out of 4) 97 points (out of 10) IMDb 10 (out of 10)
I feel he will be a force to be reckoned with over the next few decades.
This is a drama of the first order,It is not a happy film.
It is a simple story of sad lonely people. None of them are where they want to be. Due to the cleverness of the writer & the superb acting by a non big-name cast, we go along with it and are drawn into what is occurring.
Michelle Monagham's performance is an award winning one. This is not a big studio release so thusly it has no big 'PUSH' for any awards.
Eleven year old Jimmy Bennett is excellent as her son. Nathan Fillon (TV featured performer)is her caring neighbor. Benjamin Bratt as her ex husband & the lads father is equally great.
The cinematography & song score are also first rate.
THis is an art house low budget movie so as expected it did not have a decent theatrical release.
I highly recommend this drama for all those who appreciate real good film.
There is some violence towards the end,BUT this important & not just put in the film.
Ratings: **** (out of 4) 97 points (out of 10) IMDb 10 (out of 10)