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'Mouse': A Heartbreaking and Humane Look at Teenage Friendship
1 Sep
Summary
- The film centers on a shy senior struggling after a friendship ends.
- It features a complicated relationship with her best friend's mother.
- The movie will be released in limited theaters on November 6.
Filmmakers Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson, acclaimed for their empathetic works like "Saint Frances" and "Ghostlight," have crafted their latest film, "Mouse." This deeply humane and heartbreaking movie premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, where it was lauded as their best yet.
"Mouse" explores the impact of unexpected relationships, following a shy high school senior. She finds herself adrift after the abrupt end of her lifelong best friendship. The film, set in 2002, also charts her developing, complex connection with her best friend's attentive mother.
"Mouse" stars Sophie Okonedo and Katherine Mallen Kupferer, alongside Chloe Coleman and Tara Mallen. The film is slated for a limited theatrical release on Friday, November 6, with a wider release to follow on Friday, November 13. O'Sullivan and Thompson described the performances as the "aching, hilarious heart" of the film.
The duo, partners in film and life, are celebrated for their ability to capture the messy truths of human connection. "Mouse," much like their previous work, examines how individuals cope with difficult moments and the inherent absurdity of life.
