Good One
dir. India Donaldson · 2024
The struggle for connection and understanding among loved ones is a fundamental part of the human experience.
Feature
Coming of Age
Mood
Melancholic / Contemplative
Look
naturalistic cinematography with intimate framing
Structure
character-driven with a focus on internal conflict
Plot
On a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam contends with the competing egos of her father and his oldest friend.
Why watch
"Good One" invites viewers into the complex emotional landscape of adolescence, where a weekend in the Catskills becomes a profound exploration of identity and familial expectations. Through its nuanced portrayal of a young girl's struggle, the film captures the bittersweet tension of growing up under the shadow of adult relationships.
Cultural context
evolving father-daughter relationshipspressures of adolescencethe quest for self-identitycontemporary outdoor exploration