Young Female Playwright

Description

Millie, a 26-year-old aspiring playwright, achieves a significant milestone with her debut at Canada’s National Theatre. However, the excitement of this career-making moment is quickly overshadowed by a press release labeling her play as a “deeply personal story.” As doubts arise over the fictional nature of her dark family drama, Millie faces scrutiny from both the media and her concerned family, particularly her Uncle Mark, a school teacher with a history of alcoholism. Throughout the film, the tension between artistic expression and personal history unfolds, leading Millie to confront the question of who is authorized to tell her story. The narrative blends elements of comedy and drama, highlighting the challenges and pressures faced by women in the arts. The film features a cast that includes Ellie Moon, Karen Knox, and Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, and is set in contemporary Canada.