James White is a troubled twentysomething trying to stay afloat in a frenzied New York City. As he retreats further into a hedonistic lifestyle, his mother's battle with a serious illness faces a series of setbacks that force him to assume more responsibility. With the pressure on him mounting, James must find new reserves of strength or risk imploding completely.
There wouldn't be much reason for us to care about what happens to the character at all were it not for the fugitive soulfulness that flickers in his eyes like a light at the end of some cavernous tunnel.
– Scott Foundas,
Variety,
23 Jan 2015
fresh:
A viscerally acted drama whose rich visual and sonic textures intensify the plunge into the title character's messy life.
– David Rooney,
Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan 2015
fresh:
The world it presents seems at times so slippery and uncertain that being lost seems like the only natural response.