Sitting on the Edge of Marlene

A bittersweet, darkly funny character study that draws you into a messy mother-daughter bond and leaves you aching for their escape.

Directed by

Ana Valine

Starring

Suzanne Clément, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Callum Keith Rennie

Overview

SITTING ON THE EDGE OF MARLENE is a darkly comedic feature film drama that centers on a mother-daughter con artist duo. An adaptation of the Billie Livingston novella titled The Trouble With Marlene, it is a bittersweet and emotional journey that deals with dysfunction, love and addiction and ends with an unusual deliverance for the compelling mother and daughter duo.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, cynical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, addiction, coming-of-age, crime

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

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