In the cold winter light of rural Mississippi, three people—Marlee, a struggling single mother; James, her 12-year-old son; and Lawrence, with whom she has a long-running conflict—navigate the aftermath of a family tragedy that results in their living side by side. Exquisitely understated and meticulously shot, the film marks an extraordinary directorial debut by Hammer Ballast garnered nominations for a Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and won directing and cinematography awards at Sundance. 2008, 35mm, 96 minutes.

The Premieres: First Look series is made possible by generous support from Elizabeth Redleaf.

In the cold winter light of rural Mississippi, three people—Marlee, a struggling single mother; James, her 12-year-old son; and Lawrence, with whom she has a long-running conflict—navigate the aftermath of a family tragedy that results in their living side by side. Exquisitely understated and meticulously shot, the film marks an extraordinary directorial debut by Hammer Ballast garnered nominations for a Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and won directing and cinematography awards at Sundance. 2008, 35mm, 96 minutes.

The Premieres: First Look series is made possible by generous support from Elizabeth Redleaf.