Stricken

excellent short. It left me wanting to see more about these 3 characters. Haley Mills has always been a favorite of mine and she had excellent chemistry with the other two actors. I was impressed with how quickly the film conger-ed up emotions. This was obviously due to the excellent writing as well as the convincing acting delivered by these three women. The directing also needs to be commended, not only for the interactions of the 3 stars, but also for the expressions and interactions of the supporting characters (particularly the bathroom scene with the two children). You would think they were professionals which is a difficult thing to do with children that young.

I loved this film, watched it over and over and each time found something new. The young ladies were fantastic, very well connected and it was a delight to see Hayley Mills. The chemistry between the three women was right on target and the music was perfect, moving with the film, filling my heart with the message. In a small space we feel deeply about all three. I thought I would be sobbing at the end, but found myself rejoicing. A mini-masterpiece! If you've ever wondered if a *lifetime* could be crammed into a short film this is the film to see. We don't grow up with these women, but we are with them, feel with them, as much as feel for them.