Give or Take
When a disillusioned New Yorker's father dies, he goes home to Cape Cod and prepares the house for sale while sharing it with his father's temperamental live-in boyfriend. Grieving, they circle each other, butt heads, and negotiate how to remember the man they both loved, and the significance of what he left behind.
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Plot Summary
After his estranged father's passing, a man returns to his childhood home to settle his affairs, only to find himself unexpectedly caring for his father's elderly and eccentric best friend. This unusual arrangement forces him to confront buried family secrets and re-evaluate his own life choices.
Critical Reception
Give or Take received a generally positive reception, praised for its heartfelt performances and its blend of humor and poignant drama. Critics noted its ability to tackle themes of grief, family, and unexpected responsibility with sensitivity.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its touching performances, particularly from Kevin Dunn.
- Appreciated for its gentle humor and exploration of complex family dynamics.
- Some viewers found the pacing to be slow at times.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available for this independent film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with many scenes filmed in and around the director's own family home.
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