Overview
- Dakota Fanning leads the Alaska-set romantic drama as Wendy, whose love life is unsettled by an age-gap partner’s proposed break and a resurfacing ex.
- Critics single out Fanning’s performance, with Jake Johnson and Cory Michael Smith earning notice for chemistry that grounds the central triangle.
- Reviewers describe Swanberg’s loose, improvisational method paired with upgraded production values, including Anchorage locations shot on 35mm.
- IndieWire offers strong praise and an A- grade, citing a mature, satisfying film, while The Hollywood Reporter finds the narrative repetitive despite vivid characters and setting.
- The film premiered in SXSW’s Narrative Spotlight, runs 1 hour 42 minutes, and is currently seeking U.S. distribution with a cast that also features Debby Ryan and Anna Konkle.