Thought this would be syrupy and overwrought but instead was kinda blown away.
The acting by the female lead, Adelaide Clemens, was pretty incredible. Made all of it feel real.
Simple premise very well executed.
Did not fall into facile tropes or easy emotional tugs on the heartstrings.
Direction by Lindsay MacKay was clear and didn't avoid staying in difficult moments.
Supporting cast was also good.
Kathleen Turner delivered understated support and Douglas Smith kept things weighted in the feeling of this was someone we might know in our own lives.
Not to mention the incredible writing of Kate Hewlett.
Honestly, underrated and deserving of more light shone upon it.
I would watch it again.
The acting by the female lead, Adelaide Clemens, was pretty incredible. Made all of it feel real.
Simple premise very well executed.
Did not fall into facile tropes or easy emotional tugs on the heartstrings.
Direction by Lindsay MacKay was clear and didn't avoid staying in difficult moments.
Supporting cast was also good.
Kathleen Turner delivered understated support and Douglas Smith kept things weighted in the feeling of this was someone we might know in our own lives.
Not to mention the incredible writing of Kate Hewlett.
Honestly, underrated and deserving of more light shone upon it.
I would watch it again.