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Good One

India Donaldson
Wed 21 May - Wed 28 May
  • Content rating: Coarse Language

Seventeen-year-old Sam shares a close and loving bond with her father, Chris. He fully accepts her for who she is, but beneath the surface, tensions about the past linger. When they go backpacking with Matt, an old friend of Chris, the dynamic begins to shift. The two men dominate the conversations with memories and personal woes, while Sam mostly listens and is only allowed to join in on their terms. When a seemingly harmless joke takes an uncomfortable turn, Sam realizes she’s on her own. Chris, from whom she expected support, lets her down. This moment forces her to see her father in a new light and make an important decision about her own future.

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Good One' is een ijzersterk filmdebuut waarin een ‘safe space’ langzaam erodeert

- NRC ★★★★

India Donaldson (daughter of director Roger Donaldson) makes an emotionally nuanced and subtle feature debut with Good One, placing emphasis on stunning cinematography and the unspoken emotions that linger beneath the surface. Without judgment, Donaldson captures the complex dynamics between different generations. Good One is an intimate coming-of-age drama and a relatable story about family, trust, and forgiveness. The film was selected for the Directors’ Fortnight at both Sundance and the Cannes Film Festival, and has already received multiple awards and nominations.

Good One
Direction
India Donaldson
Cast
James Le Gros, Lily Collias, Danny McCarthy
Duration
83 min
RELEASE
Thu 15 May
Year
2024
Country
USA
Language
English
Subtitles
Dutch
  • Content rating: Coarse Language