Fran (Daisy Ridley) prefers to keep to herself, existing on the edges of her workplace and routinely retreating home for cottage cheese and bed before 10:15 each night. Things shift when Robert (Dave Merheje) asks for some supplies, prompting a trip to the cinema to watch "Departure" (2015). What follows isn't overtly passionate, but it depicts them growing closer and becoming better acquainted. She shares with him that she often looks out her office window at the large cranes moving cargo, picturing herself swinging from one—and not in an innocent way. A random encounter with recently retired Carol (Marcia DeBonis) at a diner could potentially help Fran re-evaluate what’s important to her. This role is quite different from anything Ridley has previously taken on, and it demonstrates her range as an actress. The script functions effectively here, used sparingly between the main characters but more frequently to highlight the monotony of her work life—particularly with boss Isobel (Megan Stalter), who seems to talk incessantly in every possible way. The narrative offers a thoughtful perspective on those later in life who have settled into routines and are happy to stay that way, though I don’t believe this setup truly translates to compelling cinema. At times, the director appears satisfied with only showing us surface-level aspects of the characters; combined with the bleak and uninspired lighting, it generates a sense of weariness all its own. It's not so much that events are absent, but rather I didn’t feel particularly invested in whether they occurred or not. The entire film feels somewhat underwhelming. It’s an acceptable movie, nothing more.
On September 30, 2026
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