When I decided to watch this on Netflix, I wasn't expecting much. I even thought I'd likely not watch all of it. This is often the case when I've never heard of a film or of any of the actors.
Well, I was very pleasantly surprised at how interesting every character was and how skillfully each actor portrayed his or her character.
Congratulations to the writer/director Laura Colella for creating such great characters and for her very fine direction. Everything was clear, understandable and completely believable. The casting was pretty much perfect, too - right down to the "look" of each actor.
Again, all the actors really did a stellar job, but I must give special mention to young Jonah Parker who gave a beautifully nuanced performance. I wish there was more info on him in his profile here, because he has now piqued my interest. If you're reading this, Jonah, I strongly encourage you to stick with acting! I will very much look forward to seeing you again and again in a variety of roles. I will remember your name and be watching for you!
I was surprised to see this currently only has a 6.7 rating. I gave it 8 out of 10 and am thinking, as I write this, it may really deserve a 9, for all the reasons mentioned above.
If you don't require special effects, sex, or violence in movies to enjoy them, I strongly encourage you to see this one.