

Janice is struggling; she moves through life as if in a haze, unable to let go of her anger and frustration. While her husband has found refuge at a new church, Janice finds it hard to seek solace in her faith despite her pastor’s pleas to heal her wounds by meeting with the mothers of her son’s victims.
Acting
Judy Greer's face does entire monologues without opening her mouth.
Direction
Shannon trusts silence more than most directors trust dialogue.
Writing
Adapted from Brett Neveu's play—every scene is a pressure cooker.

Director
Michael Shannon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Michael Shannon starred in the original 2004 stage production as the pastor—he's been sitting with this material for two decades.
Released amid America's endless cycle of shooting aftermath coverage; the film refuses the narrative arcs we crave.