Where there's a love, there's a way.

Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Julie Hagerty, Merritt Wever

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Getting divorced with a kid is one of the hardest things to do. It's like a death without a body." - Bert Spitz

Why watch this? Divorce is so devastating. On the parents. On the children. Period.

Plot Summary: Charlie, a successful stage director, and Nicole, an actress, are navigating the complexities of a bi-coastal divorce. Their initial hope for an amicable separation is challenged by the legal process and mounting disagreements, particularly regarding the custody of their young son. As they engage with lawyers, the emotional toll of their dissolving marriage becomes increasingly evident, showcasing both the love that lingers and the pain that surfaces.

Dad's Preview: As I get older, films like this appeal to me more and more. It's simple, without any special effects. It's honest and relatable, and relies on the actors to become their characters. At its center is a divorce with a young boy in the middle. The pain is visceral and wrenching to witness. You are completely drawn in. I felt like I was spying on the couple's private arguments. There are no heroes or villains - just two real people who love their son, and to a degree still love each other, but their history is too damaged to move on together.

Heyday Films; Netflix