Tableau

I highly recommend this refreshing film. The director took a difficult subject and made it approachable through the characters wonderful acting. The pace of the film is slow to digest all the feelings and emotions that are pouring through each person. The main character was also a delight to see- I had not seen her in any other film before and can hardly wait to see her next piece. The scenery is also gorgeous and reminded me of my college time in Virginia. A poignant time in life and a poignant piece to reflect on with love and loss. Romance can be hard and this film is authentic. You will enjoy this short story. It is worth the watch.

This group of newcomers created a compelling and believable experience. I enjoyed most of the characters and was very impressed with Cade Gass and Sofia Smith. They brought the believability, emotion and expression considering the content and the challenges they faced. I don't want to expand much further due to the possibility of spoilers. I will purchase this video when available on Amazon. As I said in the title this movie exceeded expectations due to the level of professionalism, cinematography and viewing experience. If you get a chance definitely add this to your watch list. Thank you Stuart Howes, very impressed.

This film exceeded my expectations! The cinematography, storytelling, and music were all mesmerizing. The cast did an incredible job at pulling you into the story. Alex, played by Cade Gass (who I loved in his previous Lifetime Movies), brought so much relief to the story, while also making you feel the same excitement of being young and in love. Sofia Smith also gave a very real and grounded performance. I'm so impressed with this production, and I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good coming-of-age style film.

Also loved that the movie was very mature in emotion and story, while also being very family friendly! You can watch this with the grandparents and the kids.

This is a beautifully filmed movie that is well paced. It's a movie about the consequences of refusing to own your mistakes. I thought the film handled the subject matter in a thoughtful way balancing poignant drama with lighter more humorous moments. The scenery was gorgeous and the musical score artfully connected scenes supporting the plot throughout. I thought all the performances were terrific but especially notable to me were Sofia Smith as Nicole and Cade Gass as Alex. The film underscores well how our actions speak louder than our words as the story displays the unfolding tension between Nicole and her mother. A stunning directorial debut - I look forward to his future works with great anticipation.

It's a sad story, but one that is easy to find relatable. What I love so much is how the videography, the story, and the plot all collide into one tableau, which the movie thankfully explains for us.

It takes intentionality but as you watch the film, take a step back and soak int he presentation of the story. Shots begin to tell more than words at times.

The only reason I didn't give it 10 is because the story itself lacked. I felt the friction in each character, but I wanted to feel the fire of the conflict and see how that shaped the plot. It felt so close, but lacked the draw to pull me all the way in.