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As a divorced father of two teenage daughters, with a head-strong ex-wife for a best friend, too many peculiar patients to keep up with and a new dog, psychotherapist Max certainly doesn't need another challenge. But when Sophie, a compulsive gambler with a boyfriend problem, regularly shows up late for her appointments, she rocks his world in ways he's not ready for.
A young man struggling with addiction attempts to reconnect with his estranged father, a former boxer. As he delves into his father's past, he uncovers dark secrets that threaten to destroy their fragile reconciliation and his own sobriety. The film explores themes of family trauma, redemption, and the cyclical nature of violence.
What Doesn't Kill Us received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting the raw performances and gritty atmosphere, though some noted pacing issues. Audiences appreciated the film's emotional depth and its unflinching portrayal of difficult subject matter.
Praised for its intense and authentic lead performance.
Applauded for its unflinching look at addiction and family dysfunction.
Some viewers found the plot predictable and the supporting characters underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to commend the film's emotional impact and strong central performance, with some noting the raw and unvarnished portrayal of difficult themes.
Director and star Brandon Santel drew inspiration for the film from personal experiences with addiction and family struggles.
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‘What Doesn’t Kill Us’ is squarely aimed at an older audience of incurable romantics. If emotional ballads, montage sequences and romantic ensembles with sentences for titles (‘He’s Just Not That Into You’, 'I’ll See You In My Dreams’, ‘It’...