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To Leslie
Why this pick
A bruised, compassionate portrait of alcoholism that keeps its focus on messy accountability and fragile human connection, with an unvarnished performance-led intimacy close to Smashed.
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MOVIE2012 1h 25m USA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Kate Hannah (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), an elementary school teacher, arrives at work hungover and vomits in front of her class. Asked by a student if she is pregnant, she pretends she is, then continues the lie to the school principal, Mrs. Barnes (Megan Mullally). Her co-worker Dave (Nick Offerman) reveals that he knows she has been drinking and she makes him swear not to tell anyone.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Aaron Paul
Charlie Hannah
Mary Kay Place
Rochelle
Mackenzie Davis
Millie
Patti Allison
Rocky
Natalie Dreyfuss
Amber
Susan Burke
Cora
Danilo Di Julio
Jimmy
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Kate Hannah