Saint Frances

Panorama

Both a beautifully specific character study and something that has resonance beyond the demographic of its cast.

RogerEbert.com
  • Archive - Festival 35
  • Director: Alex Thompson
  • USA 2019
  • 98 minutes
  • English
  • Subtitles in Hebrew

At the start of the summer, Bridget has an abortion just as she lands a much-needed job in an affluent Chicago suburb - nannying a six-year old. With no time to recover, she clashes with the obstinate Frances and struggles to navigate a growing tension between Frances’ moms. As her personal relationships suffer, a reluctant friendship with Frances emerges, and Bridget contends with the inevitable joys and shit-shows of becoming a part of someone else’s family.

"Just the kind of authentic, heartfelt story that our age needs (...) The best child performance since The Florida Project" - Cinapse.

Feature Debut


  • Director Alex Thompson
  • Production James Choi, Pierce Cravens, Ian Keiser, Eddie Linker, Raphael Nash
  • Script Kelly O’Sullivan
  • Cinematography Nate Hurtsellers
  • Editing Alex Thompson
  • Music Quinn Tsan
  • Festivals SXSW (Audience Award, Special Jury Recognition), Munich
  • Actors Kelly O’Sullivan, Ramona Edith-Williams, Jim True-Frost, Francis Guinan
  • Source Visit Films, Brooklyn


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