This is a look at a father and a daughter trying to keep the lines of communication open in the wake of a PTSD diagnosis. He is a fireman who has neglected his family for years. Now the years of stress are coming back to haunt him.
Low key, observational film is going to work better for some people than others. If you go into the film looking for grand drama the odds are you are going to be disappointed. There is a lot of talking and therapy sessions. Other than the odd sequence of the life of a first responder this is kind of sedate.
For me this was a mixed bag. Growing up in a household with a first responder parent I could completely understand the daughter’s feelings of abandonment and uncertainty with her father. I also could understand the father’s refusal to engage his child. I know the work that has to go into bridging the gap. I was moved by the effort. At the same time, the film is much too low key. Everyone seems to speak in hushed tones and everyone is trying to make an effort, which is good for the people on screen but not good for those in the seats. My interest waned a bit too much.
While the film is well done, and important for what it shows, it isn’t as engaging as it should be.
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