The Rest of Us
Two single mothers navigating life's complexities
About The Rest of Us
Released: 2019
Platform: Hulu
Rating:
Run time: 1h 20m
Cast
Heather Graham, Sophie Nélisse, Jodi Balfour, Abigail Pniowsky, Charles Gillespie
The Rest of Us
About The Rest of Us
'The Rest of Us' is a Canadian drama film released in 2019. The story revolves around a divorced mother and her daughter who unexpectedly have to live with their ex-husband's second wife and daughter after his sudden death.
Making / Production
The film was directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and written by Alanna Francis. Although it's a drama, the movie effortlessly captures the complications of modern family dynamics and examines them in a nuanced and sensitive way.
Actors
- Heather Graham as Cami, a successful children's book author and the divorced mother who has to navigate ill-defined familial boundaries.
- Jodi Balfour as Rachel, the second wife of Cami's deceased ex-husband who now finds herself living in the shadow of her predecessor.
- Sophie Nélisse as Aster, Cami's headstrong daughter whose challenging relationship with her mother is pushed to the limit following intense emotional upheaval.
- Abigail Pniowsky as Talulah, the young and innocent daughter of Rachel who now has to face an uncertain future with her new family.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- 'The Rest of Us' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2019.
- The film was directed by Aisling Chin-Yee, an award-winning filmmaker noted for her narrative of tolerance and inclusivity.
Quotes
- "We're not her family." - Cami
- "We have a strange family." - Aster
Music, Soundtrack
- The sound design and score for 'The Rest of Us' showcases an array of talented musicians, and is led by award-winning composer Dillon Baldassero.
About The Rest of Us
The Rest of Us is a heartfelt drama about two mother-daughter duos coming to terms with shared grief and unexpected connection.