Written & Directed by Meredith Hama-Brown
2023 | Canada | 110’
Starring Ally Maki, Luke Roberts, Nyha Brietkruz, Remy Marthaller, Sarah Gadon, Chris Pang
Available in Canada on CBC Gem | World Distribution Game Theory Films
Synopsis
Desperate to find a deeper connection in her marriage after the recent death of her mother, Judith (Japanese Canadian) brings her family to a self-development retreat on a remote island. But when they befriend another interracial couple who seem to have the perfect marriage, Judith begins to recognize how irreparably fractured her relationship is. Meanwhile, their two daughters are plunged into a destabilizing world under the constant stress of their parents’ crumbling relationship. In the end, the family must collectively face their most unnerving insecurities before they become permanently broken.
Select Film Festivals & Awards
Toronto International Film Festival 2023 - World Premiere - FIPRESCI Award Winner
Sao Paulo International Film Festival 2022 - International Premiere
Festival du Nouveau Cinema 2023 - Most Promising Feature National Competition Winner
Cinefest Sudbury 2023 - Outstanding Canadian Feature Winner