Plot
Love, life, and the struggles of a mother bringing up a son in the late 70's. The ignorance of a free spirit against the needs of a young man trying to find his true character and beliefs. Living in a bohemian household shared with three like minded spirited people to help pay the rent, his mother tries to establish bonds that he cannot deal with. She cannot deal with his inability to talk, and enlists the help of other females in his life to share the burden of his upbringing. Slowly life unravels for them all without understanding how. In spite of their perceived struggles, they all go on to live defined lives without any serious consequences.
Written by
Mike Mills
Directed by
Mike Mills
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Modern People, Archer Gray, Annapurna Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 82 nominations total