Beloved Couple Wrestle With White Lies and Bruised Egos in New Holofcener Film

Beth, a writer and teacher, spirals into anxiety after overhearing her husband criticize her latest manuscript.
The film explores the impact of dishonesty, however slight, on a marriage between two writers.
Holofcener drew inspiration from her own experiences as a mother and daughter in creating the film.
The characters in Holofcener’s films are known for their brazen honesty, but this film focuses on the mild dishonesty of white lies.
The film is a work of discipline and structure, and a situation comedy that explores relatable ethical problems.