Overview
- Helen Mirren took the lead role despite early reservations, with Winslet recalling that Mirren agreed primarily to support her as a debut director.
- To foster intimacy, Winslet minimized on-set distractions by hiding crew and equipment, using concealed microphones, and at times locking off cameras and leaving actors to work alone.
- Toni Collette called working under Winslet a dream come true, while Timothy Spall lauded her intelligence, honesty, and ease transitioning behind the camera.
- The film originated from a script by Winslet’s son, Joe Anders, and features an ensemble including Mirren, Collette, Spall, Andrea Riseborough, Johnny Flynn, and Fisayo Akinade.
- Following a limited theatrical run, the family drama is now streaming on Netflix, with at least one review praising performances but finding the screenplay and debut direction uneven.