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The story of people whose lives intertwine during a dramatic winter in New York City.The story of people whose lives intertwine during a dramatic winter in New York City.The story of people whose lives intertwine during a dramatic winter in New York City.
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It is a moving movie; it has a very good plot and quality performances; it is too undervalued; I highly recommend it.
The core story is about a young mother of two boys, married to an abusive policeman. They live outside the city and as the movie starts Zoe Kazan as Clara is driving into the city with the boys, her explanation is they are taking a short vacation.
In reality she is getting away from her abusive husband, desperate for a way out and to a better life for her and the boys. In the process things happen and her survival depends on the kindness of strangers. A nurse who leads a self-help group, workers at a soup kitchen, a manager of a Russian restaurant, and assorted others.
The success of the movie depends on how Zoe Kazan carries her part and she carries it well. Good movie for anyone who has an interest in human relations.
We watched it on Amazon movies via ROKU streaming.
In reality she is getting away from her abusive husband, desperate for a way out and to a better life for her and the boys. In the process things happen and her survival depends on the kindness of strangers. A nurse who leads a self-help group, workers at a soup kitchen, a manager of a Russian restaurant, and assorted others.
The success of the movie depends on how Zoe Kazan carries her part and she carries it well. Good movie for anyone who has an interest in human relations.
We watched it on Amazon movies via ROKU streaming.
And beautifully observed, well acted and atmospheric. It tells a simple story, believably, to a beautiful soundtrack. A thoroughly enjoyable film
There is nothing wrong with a movie that isn't polished like a diamond. No, the writing isn't perfect and the acting is not genius (albeit good), but stories are bigger than their words. The cinematography is very nice, especially if you're a fan of NY.
I look forward to more from the creator.
I look forward to more from the creator.
Brilliant story, brilliant acting, brilliant directing. I don't understand why this movie has a low rating. From the very beginning, it captures you, quite sad at some point but it just kept getting better. A well deserving ending I must say.
Did you know
- Trivia"The kindness of strangers" is a quote from the Tennessee Williams play "A Streetcar Named Desire". Blanche Dubois, the heroine of sorts of the play, says, "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers," hinting at her past as a prostitute. The play was turned into a movie directed by Elia Kazan, the grandfather of Zoe Kazan, who plays Clara in this movie.
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John Peter: Rock 'n Roll! That's the first time I've ever used that expression.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 2020 Canadian Screen Awards for Cinematic Arts (2020)
- SoundtracksMa vlast (My Fatherland): No. 2. Vltava (Moldau)
Music composed by Bedrich Smetana
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- Gross US & Canada
- $2,705
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $839
- Dec 8, 2019
- Gross worldwide
- $129,603
- Runtime
- 1h 52m(112 min)
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