Margaret (an excellent portrayal by Marisa Tomei) has a hard time holding it together and slips into an alcoholic despair after the sudden unexpected death of her husband Steven (well played by Timothy Olyphant). It's up to her estranged teenage son Marcus (a fine performance by Charlie Plummer) to help them both get over this tragedy.
Director/co-writer Joshua Leonard presents a poignant and thoughtful examination on loss, grief, and recovery that astutely captures a strong sense of pain and anguish. Tomei and Plummer both do sterling work in their demanding roles; they receive sturdy support from Mirielle Enos as fellow struggling alcoholic Nancy, Emily Robinson as sweet girlfriend Tracy, and Nik Dodani as concerned friend Seamus. A nice little film.
Director/co-writer Joshua Leonard presents a poignant and thoughtful examination on loss, grief, and recovery that astutely captures a strong sense of pain and anguish. Tomei and Plummer both do sterling work in their demanding roles; they receive sturdy support from Mirielle Enos as fellow struggling alcoholic Nancy, Emily Robinson as sweet girlfriend Tracy, and Nik Dodani as concerned friend Seamus. A nice little film.