Water by the Spoonful

A quiet, talk-heavy drama that finds warmth and humor among damaged people, then slowly tightens around grief and relapse.

Directed by

Shishir Kurup

Starring

Daniel Molina, Barret O'Brien, Barzin Akhavan

Overview

A janitor. A software mogul. A college grad. An IRS paper-pusher. Although they live thousands of miles apart, these four people share a secret: They’re recovering addicts who’ve found a safe haven in an online chat room. There, with liberal doses of jokes and bullying, they help each other navigate the broken terrain of their lives. But when an Iraq War vet’s tragedy spills over into their cyberhome, everything changes.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Addiction, grief, found family, isolation

Content

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

Note

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

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