Title: Northwood Pie
Year: 2019
Rating: 7
Cast: Todd Knaak, Annika Foster, Johnny Chang, AJ Hamilton, Kristina Cohen Kruz
Description: A crumbling pie, a metaphor for fractured lives, forms the bittersweet heart of 'Northwood Pie' (2019). This isn't your typical feel-good slice-of-life; instead, it's a poignant exploration of familial bonds tested by time and unspoken resentments. The film masterfully avoids sentimentality, opting for a quiet, observational style that allows the characters' complexities to unfold organically. Through understated performances and a richly textured narrative, 'Northwood Pie' delves into themes of forgiveness, regret, and the enduring power of memory. It's a film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll, leaving you contemplating the unsweetened realities of family dynamics and the bittersweet taste of letting go. The film's understated beauty lies in its refusal to offer easy answers, instead prompting reflection on the messy, imperfect beauty of human connection. 'Northwood Pie' is a cinematic pie, rich and layered, that demands a second serving.