Manchester by the Sea

A quietly devastating, deeply human portrait of grief and guilt, leavened by moments of everyday humor and tenderness.

Directed by

Kenneth Lonergan

Genres

Drama

Starring

Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, Michelle Williams

Tagline

I can't beat it.

Overview

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Grief, guilt, family, isolation

Content

Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.

Note

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