Refuge (2012)

Refuge: Directed by Jessica Goldberg. With Krysten Ritter, Brian Geraghty, Logan Huffman, Madeleine Martin. After their parents abandon the family, a young woman works to take care of her younger siblings.

“I stumbled across this movie on Netflix, and I was not expecting much from this but this movie actually blew me away. Itu0026#39;s been a very long time since a movie got to me emotionally like this one did. I have never written a review on here before but I wanted too with this one, as it doesnu0026#39;t seem to have much feedback.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRefuge is a Heartfelt Drama, you are introduced to this family after their parents have abandoned them. Amy is the older sister and takes the role of the mother, and looks after her younger siblings. Sam is also troubled passes through the town, meets Amy and decides to stay. He tries to help out Amy and does his best to be there for her and the two siblings.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe younger brother has brain damage and is really depressed. It follows him trying to talk to people as he has a hard time doing so. The younger sister suffers from abandonment issues, and is seeking for attention. Both siblings adore Amy and want her to be happy, thereu0026#39;s a few scenes where you really see this.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe acting in this movie was brilliant, especially Krysten Ritteru0026#39;s performance, she did an amazing job in this role and I will never doubt her in a drama. You felt for her character the entire film, the emotion was written all over her face the entire time. The rest of the cast was also very good. I feel like I had to give a special shout out to Krysten though, she was very good.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhat I liked most about this movie is it feels very realistic and I think thatu0026#39;s what makes it most depressing. It doesnu0026#39;t necessary give you a happy ending, which is how life can be.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you are into dramau0026#39;s definitely check this one out.”