Blackbird

98 min | 25 Feb 2021

Mature themes, drug use and coarse language

A family spanning three generations comes together over a weekend at their country house to be with their terminally ill mother for the last time.

Lily, a spirited woman in her late 60s, is preparing for a weekend with her husband, Paul, and their visiting children. Despite her impaired mobility, Lily insists on fending for herself. The couple are hoping for a lovely day, but the mood is clearly strained when their guests begin to arrive at their country home.

First is daughter Jennifer, who comes with her husband, Michael, and their 15-year-old son, Jonathan. Lily and Paul’s friend Elisabeth arrives, as does younger daughter Anna and her on-and-off partner Chris. Rebellious Anna has been elusive and out of contact with the family, a fact that clearly angers her elder sister.

As the weekend continues, old wounds come to the surface, driving some family members apart and others together. With both daughters increasingly conflicted about their mother’s plan, Lily’s hopes of a peaceful farewell appear to be under threat.

Director
Roger Michell
Cast
Mia Wasikowska, Kate Winslet, Sam Neill, Susan Sarandon, Bex Taylor-Klaus
Genre
Drama
Rating
M (Mature themes, drug use and coarse language)
Release Date
25 February 2021
Runtime
98 min
Language
English