The relationship between a father, and a child. It's complicated enough, and when Woody Harrelson and Brie Larson play out that complication, with Naomi Watts as the mom, via a true story ... it can't get any better. Through flashbacks and flash-forwards, we watch a girl's rags-to-riches tale, how her father (intentionally?) held back from making her life easier, how she tries to stay away, how she cannot ignore the pull. While newcomer Cretton, who brought us Short Term 12 (and Brie Larson) maneuvers dangerously close to cheesy melodrama, you'll feel closer to your parents (or miss them) after watching this.
PS: Thanks for the recommendation, Farzaneh! Had no clue this was out there.
Mo says:
I'm glad you liked it.
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