Good One

Undoubtedly one of the year’s best debut films, Good One is a patiently observed, slow burn that builds to an unforgettable conclusion. 

On the verge of adulthood, Sam (Lily Collias) is supposed to be enjoying a father-daughter camping trip with her father Chris (James Le Gros) in New York’s Catskill mountains. They are joined by Matt (Danny McCarthy), ditched by his son and in the midst of a midlife crisis. But the dynamic is off between the three, and uncomfortable truths start to build to a peak.

Director India Donaldson has made a cliché-free indie film, rich with the beauty of the outdoors, a backdrop that is alive to the powerful effect of a word out of place or a curdling atmosphere. Don’t miss the announcement of a major new talent, one that will stand alongside Kelly Reichardt, Noah Baumbach and Annie Baker.