Amy (Naomi Watts) wakes up one morning and decides to take a day off from work, claiming it as personal leave. We understand that Amy is undergoing a massive change within her family due to a recent loss. She speaks with her son, who also doesn’t feel like doing anything other than staying in bed […]
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Dr Nate Samuels (Idris Elba) travels to South Africa with his two daughters, Meredith and Leah, after a family member recently passed away. Nate feels it would be ideal for his family to take a break and reconnect with a close friend of the family named Martin (Sharlto Copley). Upon arrival in Africa, Nate is
An important and raw conversation is about to take place in a local church. The film opens at a church with one of the key leaders arriving and preparing a room downstairs with a table and chairs. Based on the setup alone, we understand there’s pressure to ensure the room is set up correctly and
Blaze (Julia Savage) is a twelve-year-old girl who lives with her father, Luke (Simon Baker), in Australia. One afternoon after school, Blaze takes a different route home which has life-changing consequences as she witnesses a tragic abuse situation (Josh Lawson) and (Yael Stone). During the horrific event, Blaze freezes up and is unable to assist.
Following a family on a road trip, we don’t fully understand why the mother, father and two brothers have set out or where they are going. While we may not understand the purpose of the road trip, we soon gain a greater understanding of the family within the car. The father of the family has
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Jimmy (Andy Garcia) goes to work every day to help others. When a loved one is unwell and dying, they can leave multiple recorded messages with Jimmy (for a price) that can be replayed to family members after they have passed. It’s a good job, and it’s a job that keeps Jimmy focused and occupied,
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Vince (Alex Cord) returns home after serving in the army in Vietnam, reuniting with his brother Frank (Kirk Douglas). Frank has been heavily involved in running the family business as a mafioso. Vince reveals to Frank that he wants to honour the family by joining him at his side and offers to help in any
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Sully (Paul Newman) is approaching retirement. Currently, Sully walks with a limp, which he received while working in building and construction. Sully is also battling for worker’s compensation from the manager, Carl (Bruce Willis), who continually refuses to pay Sully a single dollar. Regardless of Sully’s work claims, he continues to work for Carl while
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Wes (Ryan Kwanten) is currently dealing with a tragic separation. As he travels to an unknown destination by car, we learn he’s not coping well. After experiencing a strange vision that almost causes him and his car to go off-road, Wes decides to take a break at a nearby rest stop. At the rest stop,
The film begins with the introduction of Amy (Ella Newton) and her mother (Radha Mitchell), who have just moved into a new home in Victoria, Australia. As Amy unpacks, audiences will learn that she is dealing with a tragic past involving her father’s death. We also understand from newspaper clippings used for packing that a
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