Credited cast: | |||
Anne Hathaway | ... | Franny | |
Mary Steenburgen | ... | Karen | |
Johnny Flynn | ... | James Forester | |
Lola Kirke | ... | Rema | |
Sarah Steele | ... | iPod autograph girl | |
Li Jun Li | ... | James Forester's Journalist | |
Sharon Van Etten | ... | Self | |
Ben Rosenfield | ... | Henry | |
Grace Rex | ... | Bride | |
Kitty Crystal | ... | James' Friend (as Crystal Lonneberg) | |
Gideon Glick | ... | Everett | |
Peter Francis James | ... | Neurosurgeon | |
Al Thompson | ... | Andy | |
Shawn Parsons | ... | Roadie | |
Roderick Hill | ... | The Groom |
Estranged from her family, Franny returns home when an accident leaves her brother comatose. Retracing his life as an aspiring musician, she tracks down his favorite musician, James Forester. Against the backdrop of Brooklyn's music scene, Franny and James develop an unexpected relationship and face the realities of their lives. Written by Anonymous
Director/writer Kate Barker-Froyland has offered up a deliciously simple yet emotionally complex story of a family drawn together by an unfortunate accident. Karen (mother), Franny (daughter), are forced to reexamine their family status due to Henry's (son/brother) near death accident.
Most of the movie/story is Franny learning about her brother through his notes and songs and interest in other singers and places he visits in NYC. Along the way through this path of discovery Franny meets and falls in love with a folk singer her brother admired.
There are lots & lots of Anne Hathaway face closeups and lots & lots of folk songs. I like Hathaway but the many closeups and folk songs wore a bit thin. That's the reason for the 7 in stars.
Otherwise this is a fine and thoughtful movie with excellent photography and production values. Please be aware of the lighting throughout as I do believe this is integral to setting the mood of many scenes.