Synopsis
A feisty widowed single mom finds herself burdened with the full-time custody of her unpredictable 15-year-old ADHD son. As they struggle to make ends meet, Kyla, the peculiar new neighbor across the street, offers her help. Together, they find a new sense of balance, and hope is regained.
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Movie Details
| Production Budget: | $4,900,000 |
| Spain Releases: |
December 5th, 2014 (Wide) |
| Video Release: |
April 28th, 2015 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
January 21st, 2020 by VCI Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: |
R for language throughout, sexual references and some violence.
(Rating bulletin 2350 (Cert #49499), 11/26/2014) |
| Running Time: |
134 minutes |
| Keywords: |
Widow/Widower, Single Parent, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Dysfunctional Family, Suicide Attempt, Dream Sequence, Set in Montreal, Set in Quebec, Set in Canada, Family Drama, Mental Illness, Lawyers, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Mental Hospital |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: |
Metafilms, Sons of Manuel |
| Production Countries: |
Canada |
| Languages: |
English, French |
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January 27th, 2015
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January 23rd, 2015
It is not a great week for limited releases, as there are many films opening with mixed reviews and opening on Video on Demand as well as in theaters. That doesn't mean there aren't some films that could be hits. Mommy's reviews suggest it could land near the top of the per theater chart. Meanwhile, Red Army is still rocking 100% positive reviews, but it is a documentary.
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