A disturbed Southern belle's fragile world shatters when confronted by her brutish brother-in-law.
Melancholy and intimate. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on Max.
The thing to know: strong sex and nudity, and strong violence, more than a PG usually carries. Beyond that, mild language and a few tense moments.
Our estimate: 18 and up, higher than the PG suggests, because of the sex and nudity.
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A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.
No. Brace yourself.
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