This Is Where We Live

I didn't expect much from a free film on youtube. Not only were all the actors simply amazing, it was human at its deepest level.

One review here tells of 'too many subplots'... I think they were watching something else. There are character stories that blend and converge to create a story of love and humility, of human fragility and tenderness and of struggle and greatness.

If you think it's going to be hard watching a movie about a character that has cerebral palsy, this gem is not difficult and neither is it trashy or sentimental and made for a quick grab audience, like so many movies made about people who live with disabilities.

Beautiful.

An in depth look at a family with deep issues involving a member with cerebral palsy. Marc Menchaca and CK McFarland perform well.

What an outstanding movie. From beginning to end it's a pleasure to watch. Great acting and loving the interactions. This could've gone on and on and on and I wouldn't mind. I felt sorry it had to end this way...... big thumbs up !!

The only name i recognize here is barry corbin, from northern exposure. an appearance near the end. Young August has cerebral palsy. Mom... Diane, played by CK McFarland, is trying to look after him, as well as her own husband Bob ( Ron Hayden), who has Alzheimers. a lot going on. The family has hired handy man Noah (Marc Menchaca) to build a ramp for the wheelchair. but he can use extra money, and the family could use some extra help. story is a little uneven. some editing issues. clearly its a lesson in treating everyone with respect and humanity. a couple examples where Noah isn't treating August with respect, or doesn't ask what he wants. good overall. Story by Marc Menchaca. directed by Menchaca and Josh Barrett. it's okay. a little right on the nose. a little like a hallmark movie.

This movie relies mainly on body language and facial expression to project emotion and feeling. There is very little dialog, and what little there is seems to be improvised. There are two many stories interwoven in the main theme, and this proves distracting rather than contributory. If the story were better told, this could have been on equal footing with "Trip to Bountiful". Unfortunately, it dropped the ball with a sometimes too muddled story and sub-plots, each with a competing end point!