Milkwater

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Milkwater

Released May 21, 2021

1h 41m

Comedy

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Milo (Molly Bernard), a directionless twenty-something, is confronted with the inertia of her adult life after attending her best friend Noor's baby shower. After her roommate George (Robin de Jesus) bails on her for a Tinder date, Milo strikes up a conversation with Roger (Patrick Breen), an older gay man hanging out at her local bar. The conversation turns to children, and Roger reveals that he's always wanted a family, but has had multiple adoptions and surrogacies fall through. As the two get closer, spending nights hanging out at Roger's drag bar and drinking together, Milo decides to become his surrogate. As their relationship progresses, Milo grows increasingly attached to Roger. Sensing that Milo wants more of a continued relationship than he does, Roger begins to distance himself from her, and Milo must grapple with boundaries, emotional entanglement, and the weight of the decision she has made.

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This is a terrific little movie... It's very touching, poignant, and true to life.

Jun 2, 2021

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David Rooney

The Hollywood Reporter

A shaky first trimester but a satisfying delivery.

May 29, 2020

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Gary M. Kramer

Gay City News

Bernard, who plays Milo with the right mix of spunk and insecurity, is ingratiating as she makes a big, snap decision that she may not be equipped to handle.

May 13, 2021

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

...the movie corrects itself and slides into a wise, balanced ending...

Sep 25, 2020

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Lorry Kikta

Film Threat

Molly Bernard is perfect in the role of Milo. I have met a million Milos, both male and female, and sometimes have been one myself.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 15, 2020

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Tanya

Jesus what a great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/23

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Audience Member

Small budget indie film. The main character, Milo is pretty quirky and I like the chemistry between her and Roger. Good mix of comedy and drama.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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I just felt like yet another movie that doesn't understand or respect what women go through throughout the birthing process. It felt like a crime. A woman robbed of her dna, her flesh and blood. Her child by a selfish person. The way he treated her was beyond shameful.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Milo (Molly Bernard), a directionless twenty-something, is confronted with the inertia of her adult life after attending her best friend Noor's baby shower. After her roommate George (Robin de Jesus) bails on her for a Tinder date, Milo strikes up a conversation with Roger (Patrick Breen), an older gay man hanging out at her local bar. The conversation turns to children, and Roger reveals that he's always wanted a family, but has had multiple adoptions and surrogacies fall through. As the two get closer, spending nights hanging out at Roger's drag bar and drinking together, Milo decides to become his surrogate. As their relationship progresses, Milo grows increasingly attached to Roger. Sensing that Milo wants more of a continued relationship than he does, Roger begins to distance himself from her, and Milo must grapple with boundaries, emotional entanglement, and the weight of the decision she has made.

Director: Morgan Ingari
Producer: Candice Kuwahara
Screenwriter: Morgan Ingari
Distributor: Wolfe Releasing
Genre: Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 21, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2021
Runtime: 1h 41m

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