Two Ways Home

2019
1h 32m

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

7.2K

YOUR RATING

Soul-touching and moving, TWO WAYS HOME compassionately follows Kathy (Tanna Frederick), a woman newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is released from prison on good behavior and returns to her country home in Iowa to reconnect with her estranged 12-year-old daughter (Rylie Behr) and her cantankerous elderly grandfather (Tom Bower). Her return home is turbulent and a rough, unwelcome transition in which Kathy must come to terms with her diagnosis and its implications on her identity, while also realizing that her family was happier when she was gone. Conflict with her family intensifies as she struggles to keep her head above water, putting her self-worth and well-being to the ultimate test.

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A young woman living with bipolar disorder struggles to honor her grandfather's last wish while attempting to reunite with her estranged 12-year-old daughter.A young woman living with bipolar disorder struggles to honor her grandfather's last wish while attempting to reunite with her estranged 12-year-old daughter.A young woman living with bipolar disorder struggles to honor her grandfather's last wish while attempting to reunite with her estranged 12-year-old daughter.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

7.2K

YOUR RATING

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9cynvanity

A reality check

What a film! Lots of emotions mixed in with drama and dialogue. This isn't a big budget film but still at a high quality because of the plot and acting. We need more films like this. Heartfelt flick, i'd watch it again.

10mbeck-68632

A tour de force

This movie speaks to everyone on some level. It's treatment of mental illness is delicate yet poignant at the same time. Beautiful plot that is masterfully and richly developed. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this film and would highly recommend it!

8arena-10922

Great look at mental health

The movie is extremely well acted especially from a lot of unknowns.

Wonderful look at mental health and how it effects all people around you. Kathy has bipolar and when off the medications she acts crazy. It shows how it destroyed her relationship with her ex and her daughter. You could see why she is messed up as her parents and aunt are complete idiots. Her grandfather himself suffers from PTSD from the war, which one is not clear but he goes into the shakes and all. Finally Kathy acts normal and at the end her grandfather passes but her daughter seems to now like her. I truly enjoyed this indie.

10d-ramseeey

I could relate

Such a deep and entertaining film. Lots of drama that felt real and the production was top notch. There were plenty of plot twists and some of them did surprise me. I'm usually able to guess what happens next but the end really had me. I highly recommend this, well done.

8antoniotierno

Beautifully depicted story

Two Ways Home" is a low-key indie drama about a family history, going through personal failures, mental health and strong redemption. It is beautifully shot, as well as empathetically-acted and reasonably well-written. Furthermore it benefits from that essential ingredient that makes or breaks many a low-budget independent film - a sense of place. It's a rural Iowa story from start to finish but it works.