The read
Every source lands within 7 points of the others.
Synopsis
Quickie-mart employee Melissa and paraplegic Richie are very much in love. Supported only by Melissa’s small hourly wage, they are nevertheless thrilled to learn that Melissa is pregnant. Then their situation deteriorates, and their tenuous financial situation threatens to bring their happy life crashing down.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic61/100
81 audience votes
Key crew
- Laurie CollyerDirector
- Laurie CollyerScreenplay
- J. MascisOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Naomi WattsMelissa
- Matt DillonRichie
- Norman ReedusJustin
- Tess HarperKathleen
- Antoni CoroneEdwin
- William HazeActor
- Yvonne GougeletKristi
- Leyla LawrenceNurse
- Jannette SepwaSocial Worker
- Tom NowickiDoctor
- Judith TownsendPrenatal Doctor
- John ArchieTom
Stills
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Themes
woman director