This is the story of Victoria Lopez a mother of five and recovering addict who is given a year to bond with her new born twins before she is sent to prison for seven years.
I'm going to be very up front here and say there is a hell of a story here but the short form does not work for it. There is too much to cover, from Victoria's story, that of her family, and the law of Minnesota. There is just too much here and we never get a handle on anything outside of Lopez, we simply jump through events. (and the final title cards left me wanting to ask questions)
Don't get me wrong this is a good film, but this could have and should have been a great film. The story it is telling us is a vital and important one and needs to be told. But this story needs a bigger canvas.
Worth a look, but be prepared to want more.
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