This film is another in a group of films dealing with the survival of love after death.
This film is different in many ways and yet the same.
It's the same in that this film shares my long time commitment to themes that are both ordinary and meaningful.
This film is about the persistence of love after death. And how quirky grief can be.
It's different primarily in that it's a longer arc with a slower pace.
I've become willing to just let a moment play out. I've become a fan of not just a long take, but also how much we learn in a simple shot. There are, of course, some close-ups, but I've grown weary of seeing conversations where there is a cut after every statement. Especially if the subject is grief, the pace is usually slower; lots of rapid cuts contradict that pace for me.
Working with those longer takes and quiet scenes was possible primarily due to the skill and grace of Jane Holding and Owen Daly, cinematographer Jack Allan and the incredible assistance of V. Arden Shepard.
This film is the first of what I believe will be a group of three films with similar themes but very different characters. I'd love to hear what you think.
The film is available in most current formats including DCP. The poster image is available in multiple sizes.
