Two sisters, one paintbrush, and a lifetime of daddy issues—art school was never this toxic.
Pitted against each other since youth and raised to believe true artists are only formed through suffering, the sisters reunite after years of estrangement. One sister learns authenticity, the other regret, but neither escapes the sins of their father.
Acting
Regan and Kelly weaponize every loaded glance.
Direction
Dual directors mirror the sister rivalry on set.
Cinematography
Canvas textures you'll want to touch—and wash off.
Director
Melora Donoghue
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title refers both to literal painting surfaces and the way families become blank screens for projecting unresolved pain.
Directors Donoghue and Stuckwisch developed the script through their own conversations about competitive female friendships in creative industries.
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