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Dawn, Her Dad & the Tractor (2021)
A moving and beautiful film
Had the pleasure of seeing this film multiple times, and it gets better on every watch. The story is touching, the performances are heartfelt and genuine, and the visuals are at once delicately pastoral and unflinchingly stark, matching the tone of a thoughtful reflection on the process of grief and the catharsis of letting go of a painful past. Maya Henry is a brilliant lead who gives the role of Dawn so much heart and compassion, and Robb Wells' performance is subtle and empathetic in all the right ways, allowing for a complex, nuanced, and realistic dynamic between father and daughter - not to mention the impressive and versatile supporting cast. Shelly Thompson's directing has a clear vision that brings this film together into a touching and poignant experience that has stayed with me since I first saw it. Bravo to all who helped create this wonderful, melancholic, and heartwarming piece of cinema.