It’s an incredibly simple and straightforward narrative, but the performances from actors like Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams elevate it to another level entirely.
There’s a palpable layer of humanity at its core, and that’s what makes it so heartbreaking.
Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea is an emotional sledgehammer of a movie.
It’s the story of man coping with the loss of his brother, the newfound responsibilities of taking care of his brother’s teenage son, and the demons that arise when he returns to his hometown in order to try and keep things together.