Furlough

A light, warm-hearted road comedy that balances silly mishaps with tender moments about care and family.

Directed by

Laurie Collyer

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Melissa Leo, Tessa Thompson, Edgar Ramírez

Tagline

There are pros and cons to every friendship.

Overview

In between caring for her mother, a young woman works part time at a prison. The rookie guard gets a chance to prove her mettle when she's tasked with accompanying a hell-raising inmate on an emergency furlough to visit her dying mother. But things soon spiral out of control, sending the pair on a hilarious, surprising, and ultimately touching road trip.

How it feels

Warm, light, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Family, parenthood, grief, friendship

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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