The Parting Glass

Released Sep 10, 2019

1 hr. 35 min.

Drama

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After the death of their younger sister, siblings recall their memories of her when they gather to collect her belongings.

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The Parting Glass – In Depth Journey Didn't know what to expect from this highly personal expression of grief and family introspection but certainly got more than expected from a terrific cast. Everyone delivers career-confirming performances amid thoughtful situations – the like of which many viewers may, or will, at some stage experience in one form or other. Veteran Ed Asner proves he's still remarkably good as the patriarchal father. Uniquely talented composer Nathan Barr underscores the personal drama - with a highly emotive music score capturing each nuance as we follow these searching souls - each wanting to take solace in any glimmer of hope they find, even if it's based on supposition. A couple of well-placed songs add emotional power without being obvious. Popular English actor and recovered alcoholic Stephen Moyer, is here, first-time director/producer. Moyer also directs his multi-nominated wife Anna Paquin (Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee '07) and works well with award-winning cinematographer Guy Godfrey (Maudie '17). As independent features go this stands out for loving dedication to the human experience. Sensitive audiences will recognize the effort involved and follow these believable characters to the highly effective finale. Star, Dennis O'Hare's personal and honest script runs warm and pensive with just the right amount of well placed humor. It seems like a sequence may have ended up on the cutting room floor, leaving a minor under-explained situation involving a late introduced family member but this does not overly hurt this thoughtful family journey. Recommended for lovers of movies offering examinations of real-life interactions - this fine work is not overly well known but deserves to be.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/02/22

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Beautifully executed, really great movie! Alas, probably the most annoying characters written for the screen... By the end of the movie I kinda wished they all have taken their own lives, just like their little sister did.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Not worth writing about

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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This is a hard one to watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/17/19

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Miserable. Didn't like any characters and wanted to turn off from the first five minutes.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/19

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

This is a quite lovely and extremely personal family drama.

Sep 16, 2019

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Stephen Farber

Hollywood Reporter

A tender, searing story of death and dying.

Jul 2, 2018

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Wendy Ide

Screen International

The stingingly perceptive screenplay is particularly strong on capturing the banal details which become invested with meaning following the death of a loved one.

Jun 25, 2018

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Shikhar Verma

High on Films

This deeply personal film ropes in an ensemble cast that delivers the truly vivid aftermath of a loss

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 11, 2019

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Sandy Schaefer

Screen Rant

The Parting Glass is an intimate and affecting drama fueled by great acting and sharply-drawn observations of human behavior and familial dynamics.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 13, 2019

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Eddie Harrison

The List

O'Hare's writing is often excellent; it's a shame that his depiction of a tightly-wound family often feels closer to theatre than cinema.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 25, 2018

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Synopsis

After the death of their younger sister, siblings recall their memories of her when they gather to collect her belongings.

Director: Stephen Moyer
Screenwriter: Denis O'Hare
Distributor: Self Distributed
Production Co: CASM Films, Productivity Media
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 10, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2019

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