Overview
Agnes feels stuck. Unlike her best friend, Lydie, who’s moved to New York and is now expecting a baby, Agnes still lives in the New England house they once shared as graduate students, now working as a professor at her alma mater. A ‘bad thing’ happened to Agnes a few years ago and, since then, despite her best efforts, life hasn’t gotten back on track.












































































What a wonderful movie. I want to forget myself after it with a light sleep in my arms and not wake up. In the moments with the kitten and the panic, I even shed a tear, but I restrained myself. I wish I could live in a world where there are so many kind people. Her friend, the guy, the neighbor, too. Well, what else can I add? If you're shooting about friendship, how to get through the fuck and how to help someone get through it, that's the only way. Eva Victor has created a real quiet masterpiece. There are simply no other words.
In general, it was very reminiscent of non-mainstream films with Jesse Eisenberg: the same melancholic intonation, the same universal loneliness, the same Jewish neuroticism.
There is nothing provocative in the film, just an honest account of life after injury. Without pathos and edification. The main character Agnes is not a heroine in the classical sense. She doesn't take revenge, doesn't make fiery speeches, but just lives - with pain, with ridiculous jokes, with a friend who supports, but doesn't make a drama out of it.
What is especially catchy is how seamlessly a heavy theme and everyday life combine. The characters laugh, chat about nonsense, and behave like ordinary people. Because tragedies don't happen in a vacuum-they're embedded in our daily routine, between going to the store and talking to friends.
At the same time, the story is not only about pain, but also about caring. A friend, a neighbor, a casual acquaintance who gave her a sandwich - all of them, each in their own way, become islands of safety for Agnes. Even the kitten she picks up turns out to be part of her healing. In a world where institutions (hospital, university) remain indifferent, salvation comes from simple human kindness. That's the real value of the film.
Yes, life can be cruel, but there is a place for warmth, friendship, and small joys.
.And I didn't even think that I would like this movie so much. He's touchingly melancholic and hilariously funny at the same time. the film is very sincere, the characters are vivid and they sink into the soul.
the film is of course a festival film, but it was shot quite relaxed and accessible. although the film is not for everyone, I will recommend it for viewing. I liked.