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What happens when 'someday' knocks on your door in a diaper?
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Better Half (2015)

indie earnestrelationship pressure cookerfound family anxiety

Overview

Drama

For years, Tony and Leo have been a happy couple. They had always talked about having a child... someday. So when a sickly infant is abandoned at a local hospital, Tony sees it as a sign. Suddenly, Leo is confronted with making good on his promise to start a family; he must face his deep-seeded fears of being a father, or risk losing Tony altogether.

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Content warning
lgbtgay theme
commitment vs. fearparenthood as identity crisischosen familypromise as burden

Standout Aspects

Acting

Fauth's panic attacks feel uncomfortably real.

Writing

The abandoned baby scene hits like a gut punch.

Best for:Solo: For when you need to ugly-cry about your own commitment issues.·Date Night: Only if you're ready for the 'where is this going?' talk after.
Heads up:Emotional: Medical scenes with the sick infant are genuinely distressing.
Michelle Clay

Director

Michelle Clay

ReleasedAug 21, 2015
Runtime1h 50m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Justabrowngirl Company

Top Cast

Jaimie Fauth

Jaimie Fauth

Leo

Grant Landry

Grant Landry

Tony

Kevin Held

Kevin Held

Jesse

Matt Orduna

Matt Orduna

Nelson

Malika Williams

Malika Williams

Mia

Amin El Gamal

Amin El Gamal

Trev

Daniel Rhyder

Daniel Rhyder

Mike

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Released pre-marriage equality nationwide, the film quietly interrogates what 'family' means when legal protections are fragile.

Trivia

The infant was played by twins who kept crying on cue—ironically making the crew more emotional than the scripted scenes.

YouTube

Better Half Trailer #3 "Laurels"

Better Half Trailer #3 "Laurels"

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