This is Where We Live

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Contains: Language    Nudity    Violence    Sex    Drug Use    Adult Content    

Jill's Review

Opens May 23, 2014

Runs 92 minutes

This is a Texas film. It is about a family struggling to get by. The mother is the matriarch of the family. She is the primary source of income and strength and backbone. The father is slowly showing signs of dementia, the daughter is stuggling to gain her independence and the son has what appears to be cerebral palsy. The mother takes care of everyone. One day, Noah, a subcontractor comes by to build a handicap ramp for the son, August. He is immediately drawn to the boy's sunny nature even though he is unable to meaningfully communicate. He asks if he can come by and visit August. Eventually, the mother begins to rely on Noah and hires him to help care for her son so that she can pick up some additional hours at work. We see Noah and August's relationship bloom. We also begin to learn some of Noah's past and what is driving him to try to help August. The mother starts to feel August slipping away from her a little and she asks Noah not to come around any more. Unfortunately, tragedy will draw them all together one last time.

This is such a small gem of a film. It is very understated with no star actors or big name performers. I don't know who the boy was that played August, but he just made my heart melt. He did a tremendous job. This movie is also very emotional and current. These people are struggling but they are taking care of themselves, relying on each other and they are getting by. The ending will break your heart but it is worth it. Go see it if you get the chance.

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