Some Things That Stay (2004)

Some Things That Stay: Directed by Gail Harvey. With Katie Boland, Stuart Wilson, Alberta Watson, Geraint Wyn Davies. A coming-of-age story of a teenage girl from a liberal upbringing who moves to a conservative baptist community in rural 1950s America.

“I donu0026#39;t usually like to see movies while theyu0026#39;re still in theaters because of high ticket prices but I saw a poster for Some Things That Stay and I thought, u0026quot;that young actress looks intelligent and mysterious, not like the usual blonde teenybopper BSu0026quot;. So I decided to take the plunge and see this movie on itu0026#39;s opening night. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI must tell you, I was happily surprised. I went to this film with no expectations. I didnu0026#39;t really know what it would be about, but the raw emotion and honest teenage experiences expressed by Katie Boland left me feeling rather satisfied with my decision. Alberta Watson also did a fantastic job as the role of Tamarau0026#39;s disease-stricken mother and I must also add that I was quite impressed with the comedic stylings of Megan Park as Tamarau0026#39;s friend Brenda. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film was wonderfully directed by Gail Harvey, and pulled together in the kind of kitschy 50u0026#39;s way that leaves you feeling warm and happy, even if the storyline tended not to be so uplifting. I also thought that the film was well-shot, many beautiful images of a 1950u0026#39;s countryside will remain in my mind for weeks to come. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis film as a whole was quirky and great. I found it to be unpredictable and although the story ends in a somewhat open-ended way, I was still left satisfied. Whether you are looking for a fun, yet powerful coming-of-age story, or simply want to reminisce about life in the 1950u0026#39;s, I guarantee this film is for you. Even if you have no expectations, it is still quite likely that you will be most impressed. Give this one a shot!”