Directed by Andrea Pallaoro and co-written by Orlando Tirado, Monica stars Trace Lysette as
a woman who returns home for the first time since leaving as a teenager in
the hopes of reconnecting with her mother (Patricia Clarkson) and
the rest of her family.
The film also stars Emily Browning, Joshua Close and Adriana Barraza.
Monica is in US cinemas from May 12th. A UK/ROI release has
yet to be announced.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
MONICA is an intimate portrait of a woman who returns home after a long absence to confront the wounds of her past. Reconnecting with her mother (Patricia Clarkson) and the rest of her family for the first time since leaving as a teenager, Monica (Trace Lysette) embarks on a path of healing and acceptance. The film delves into Monica’s internal world and state of mind, her pain and fears, her needs and desires, to explore the universal themes of abandonment and forgiveness.
