Orchard, The | Release Date:September 16, 2016 | Not Rated
Summary:When Miss Stevens (Lily Rabe) chaperones three of her students - Billy, Margot and Sam - on a weekend trip to a drama competition, she discovers that coming of age stories aren't just for teenagers. Exploring the fine line between being a grown up and being a kid, Miss Stevens looks at the moment you realize maybe you're the responsibleWhen Miss Stevens (Lily Rabe) chaperones three of her students - Billy, Margot and Sam - on a weekend trip to a drama competition, she discovers that coming of age stories aren't just for teenagers. Exploring the fine line between being a grown up and being a kid, Miss Stevens looks at the moment you realize maybe you're the responsible adult in the room, and what comes after you find out you're not who you thought you'd be.…Expand
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Reminds me of the smaller films I grew up wiht in the 1970's (Breaking Away for some reason leaps to mind). Lily Rabe is supremely touching in the title role, her barely contained grief only infrequently bubbling to the surface. Timothee Chalamet as the "troubled but talented teen" is absolutely terrific in a cliche'd role, but watch the scene where he and Miss Stevens sing along to "Sister Golden Hair" and then he steals a glance at her, that's your first indication that this kid is going to be a star (wait til you see "Call Me By Your Name"). The Rob Huebl storyline didn't really click for me, though he, too, is in top form and expresses the opinion of a lot of school teachers in how deep his connection goes with his students. Anyway, a terrific film with showcase performances all around, keeping an eye out for the director's next project.…Expand
Fine small film that really gets at the heart of life questions. Not all easy answers here but very well acted and well paced. Captures the sense of what it means to cope with these issues for people high school age and older folk as well. I liked it.