Better Than I Was
“How can you begin to untangle the roots when you can't even recognize the flower?”
2024•17m•Released
DramaFamily
After six years of estrangement, Gene returns home for Thanksgiving. In the events leading up to dinner, Gene attempts to reconnect with their sister and brother, both resentful of Gene's long absence, while the unwavering conservatism of their parents poses a challenge to Gene's authenticity.
Director
Julien Pedro
Writer
R Roustom
Budget
$0M
Studio
No Cube
Cast
Rosemary Anne Blank
Gene
Olivia Francis
Alice
Jonathan Heatley
Frank
Olivia De Paux
Sheila
Robert Austin Love
Mark
Mackenzie Shaye Murray
Documentary Subject (voice)
Andy Pedroza
Documentary Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
No Cube
Producer
Julia Moran
Producer
Joey Rudzinskas
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