As They Made Us

2022 · 96 min · EN · R · 5.3 (53 votes)

Dir. Mayim Bialik · Starring Dianna Agron, Simon Helberg, Candice Bergen, Dustin Hoffman, Justin Chu Cary, Charlie Weber · Music Kevin Besignano

“If you don't laugh, you'll cry.”

DramaRomanceComedy

Abigail, a divorced mother of two, is struggling to balance the dynamics within her dysfunctional family as she attempts to cultivate new love.

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This film feels like a quiet, introspective journey through the complexities of family obligation and personal growth. It's a tender, sometimes difficult, exploration of love and loss, wrapped in the warmth of shared memories and the awkwardness of reconciliation.

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