good back-story, and good acting

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

This has comedy elements in it and is socially aware. Although some may think this does cling on to cliches too much. Whatever you may think this does seem to be an accurate depictal of the troubles and worries of raising a child. The influences the kid is under, the stress and issues parents have. It's anything but overloaded though. It does have music in it, that some may find offensive, especially in connection with young kids.But it's not like this is far from reality. And the movie does not offer you solutions in the traditional sense or any of that stuff. So while the cliche argument may be true, you can't fault the movie for being too sensitive and "cute". The acting is really good and there is a lot to love of the movie

This a movie that is let's you into the life of a family moving from New York to a small town in Rome, Washington. It reminds me of the films by Ira Sachs (Love is Strange, Little Men) and I say that as the highest compliment. My favorite part of the movie is the family the movie chronicles and how easily it is to be taken by them. I found myself wanting the movie to be a television show as they create a flawed but beautiful family dynamic that deals with real issues (sometimes not in the best way as what happens in stressful situations). The story itself has elements of big city to small town, racism, the awkwardness of fitting in, and issues with parenting, all dealt with grace (the acting is particularly wonderful by Melanie Lynskey and Nelson Ellis). It'll be hard to peg this film into a certain genre but that's what makes it so wonderful and worth watching. Highly recommend viewing it as it's a magnificently acted, well-crafted story.

There's nothing particularly wrong with the characters in this film, and the actors portraying them seem to do a good job. There are some thought provoking moments, but overall I found this to be quite a mundane movie. It lacked significant; excitement or action or drama or intrigue or suspense; to engage the viewer.Maybe it would be more interesting for those who can relate to the story-line, but that's not me, so I cannot comment from that perspective. Or it might appeal to art house film goers.Ever the optimist, I watched it to the end, but could have easily fallen asleep as my initial interest waned after about 20 or 30 minutes in.

We were able to see this gem at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Well written; well edited. The nicest thing about this film for me was the characters were absolutely believable, and made the story flow. No one tried too hard; no playing for sympathy. Just a real family (bi-racial) having to adjust to a move from a big city to a small town (very white). Little touches - for example, not having their "stuff" arrive to their address in time, which we all rely on for comfort when facing a new place - made everything work. Wonderful experience. Thank you Rob Meyer, et al., and to the Napa Valley Film Festival for exposing us to so many new and different points of view.