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Director: Alan Gilsenan
Cast: Catherine Keener, Matt Craven, Hannah Gross, Chloe Rose
A writer struggles with her daughter's decision to drop out of college and live on the streets.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Critics have praised Unless, Alan Gilsenan's 2016 drama about a writer struggling with her daughter's decision to drop out of college and live on the streets. The film has received positive reviews, with reviewers commending its nuanced exploration of family dynamics and social issues. However, audience reception has been more mixed, with the film holding a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb and a 55% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Unless (2016), directed by Alan Gilsenan, offers a poignant and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between a mother and her daughter, as the writer grapples with her child's decision to drop out of college and live on the streets. Featuring powerful performances from Catherine Keener and Hannah Gross, this drama delves into themes of parental love, personal identity, and the challenges of navigating life's unexpected turns.
Unless is a Canadian-Irish drama film, which premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. Based on the novel Unless by Carol Shields, the film was directed by Alan Gilsenan.
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