Jeannie and her estranged business partner Amanda have a falling out leading to Amanda getting back with an ex and Jeannie bonding more with her non-paralyzed twin Lauren.
Acting
Real-life Hatcher twins bring devastating unspoken history.
Direction
Bujalski's anti-dramatic approach makes small stakes feel cosmic.
Writing
Dialogue so natural you'll think you're eavesdropping.
Director
Andrew Bujalski
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tilly and Maggie Hatcher are real identical twins; Tilly's actual wheelchair use isn't explained in-film, part of Bujalski's 'no backstory' ethos.
Shot on 16mm film with non-professional actors, this is peak 'mumblecore'—a movement Bujalski basically invented with 'Funny Ha Ha' (2002).
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