As a young women who has recently gone through a significant life-changing trauma, this film meant more to me than I could describe in a review. Before I watched this film I was planning to commit suicide. It has saved me.
I relate to everything Allison, the protagonist, goes through - her unresolved grief, guilt and the sudden transformation of life. She goes from a girl who has "everything", to hitting the despair of rock bottom, losing her spark. She develops an opioid addiction after an unexpected tragedy, and continues to live with the emotional pain of the event, having continuous suicide thoughts and being unable to face reality.
It's a poignant reflection of the reality of people who have been through trauma. Pugh's performance is sincere and heartfelt, and I can honestly say this film is one of the only things in my life right now that has genuinely given me hope to carry on.
I relate to everything Allison, the protagonist, goes through - her unresolved grief, guilt and the sudden transformation of life. She goes from a girl who has "everything", to hitting the despair of rock bottom, losing her spark. She develops an opioid addiction after an unexpected tragedy, and continues to live with the emotional pain of the event, having continuous suicide thoughts and being unable to face reality.
It's a poignant reflection of the reality of people who have been through trauma. Pugh's performance is sincere and heartfelt, and I can honestly say this film is one of the only things in my life right now that has genuinely given me hope to carry on.