Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Sienna Miller | ... | Debra | |
Sky Ferreira | ... | Bridget Callahan | |
Christina Hendricks | ... | Katherine | |
Aaron Paul | ... | Chris | |
Kentucker Audley | ... | Brett Tobeck | |
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Alexander Joseph Wildes | ... | Jesse (Age 1) |
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Maximus Thomas Wildes | ... | Jesse (Age 1) |
Will Sasso | ... | Terry | |
Katie Elinoff | ... | Cindy | |
Rene Cadet | ... | Paul | |
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Gavin Earle | ... | Murph - Age 10 |
Kobi Polisky | ... | Patrick - Age 8 | |
Amy Madigan | ... | Peggy | |
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Adrianne Krstansky | ... | Carol Hanrick |
Chet Harding | ... | Local News Reporter |
In a small, blue-collar town in Pennsylvania, a 32-year-old woman's teen daughter goes missing and she is left to raise her infant grandson alone. The story is told over the course of 11 years, from the time her daughter vanishes, through the the trials-and-tribulations of subsequent years looking for closure, leading up the long-awaited discovery of the truth.
Gripping performance by Sienna Miller as a smalltown young mother / grandmother, coping with the mysterious disappearance of her teenage daughter and left to raise her grandson on her own. The film spans over many years and exhibits interesting character growth as life goes on. Christina Hendricks also delivers an excellent performance as her next-door sister, as well as the rest of the family. It's been awhile since I've seen a good drama and American Woman has delivered the goods. Best film I've seen in the Toronto Film Festival so far.