“This story of a woman returning from war is both thoughtful and gently powerful. Linda Cardellini’s terrific performance demands attention, and the film marks Liza Johnson as a new talent in indie US cinema.” SCREEN INTERNATIONAL, Mark Adams
Writer/Director: Liza Johnson
Starring: Linda Cardellini, Michael Shannon, John Slattery
Producer: Meredith Vieira
Genre: Drama
Festivals: Cannes Film Festivals 2011, Directors Fortnight
Available on VOD and iTunes: February 28th
Focus World is proud to bring you RETURN, the incredible feature debut from director Liza Johnson, following its debut at the Cannes Film Festival.
When Kelli (Linda Cardellini, Freaks & Geeks, Brokeback Mountain) returns home from war, she expected to slowly but surely settle back into her life with her husband (Michael Shannon, Boardwalk Empire) and kids in the small town she grew up in. But she gradually realizes that the life she left behind is no longer there waiting for her. Depicting Kelli’s struggle to find her place in a life she no longer recognizes, Linda Cardellini delivers a tour de force performance, leading an all-star cast that also includes John Slattery (Mad Men).