The Estate

About The Estate (2022)

"The Estate" is a compelling drama-comedy centered around two sisters, Macey and Savanna. The sisters don't have much, running a café perched at the edge of bankruptcy. Their personal lives too, are at crossroads. They formulate an intricate plan to charm their terminally ill Aunt Hilda to secure a better future. The movie presents insightful moments of sisterhood, ambition, and the subtle desperation that grows with dwindling options.

Making / Production

The production of "The Estate" takes the audience behind low-key suburban life, creating a relatable world with authenticity and depth. The movie is commendable for its ability to embrace the simplicity yet intricacy of everyday living with a touch of humor and pathos.

Actors

• Actor 1: Excelled in the role of Macey, delivering a performance that exudes a sense of naive optimism mixed with a palpable sense of vulnerability.
• Actor 2: Played the character of Savanna, bringing a mix of guardedness and dry humor to the role, proving to be the perfect counterpoint to Macey.
• Actor 3: As Aunt Hilda, traversed the emotional landscape of terminal illness with finesse, portraying the reality and fear of mortality in a poignant fashion.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The coffee shop scenes were filmed in a real café, that was temporarily closed for the shooting.
• The Estate marked the director's debut in the feature film territory.
• The film is based on a stage play of the same name.

Awards

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Quotes

• "Change was never a visitor we invited, yet it always found its way." - Macey
• "We're but two halves of a whole mess." - Savanna
• "The end is but a transition, my dear. Scary, but true." - Aunt Hilda

Music and Soundtrack

• The film's score beautifully captures the quiet desperation and hope of the characters.
• Songs from the movie include hit indie bands, reflecting the personal and emotional arcs in the film.
• The use of diegetic music, especially in the café scenes, adds a layer of authenticity and realness to the scenes.