Laura Smiles (2006)
Laura Smiles is a 2006 drama movie directed by Jason Ruscio, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Petra Wright, Mark Derwin and Kip Pardue.
"Laura Smiles" is an alarmingly effective portrait of a woman's mental breakdown. We are introduced to "Laura" at her happiest time, in a warm, loving relationship with her fiancé (a very appealing Kip Pardue) in the city, literally the love of her life. In flashbacks, we then see the sweet development of this relationship out of order as these moments become brightly lit and colored memories that desperately intrude on her later in life, as she becomes consumed with guilt and remorse over his fate. These feelings start to overwhelm her current life as a wife and mother. As something inconsequential in what she calls her "suburban drudgery" triggers the past -- in the supermarket, cooking, cleaning, at a school play-- she acts out increasingly aberrantly to counteract the feelings they generate, especially when she can no longer distinguish past from present from dreams, recalling Blanche Du Bois.
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What is Laura Smiles about?
"Laura Smiles" is an alarmingly effective portrait of a woman's mental breakdown. We are introduced to "Laura" at her happiest time, in a warm, loving relationship with her fiancé (a very appealing Kip Pardue) in the city, literally the love of her life. In flashbacks, we then see the sweet development of this relationship out of order as these moments become brightly lit and colored memories that desperately intrude on her later in life, as she becomes consumed with guilt and remorse over his fate. These feelings start to overwhelm her current life as a wife and mother. As something inconsequential in what she calls her "suburban drudgery" triggers the past -- in the supermarket, cooking, cleaning, at a school play-- she acts out increasingly aberrantly to counteract the feelings they generate, especially when she can no longer distinguish past from present from dreams, recalling Blanche Du Bois.
When was Laura Smiles released?
Laura Smiles was released on 22 September 2006.
How long is Laura Smiles?
Laura Smiles runs 1h 38m.
Who made Laura Smiles?
Laura Smiles was directed by Jason Ruscio.
Where can I watch Laura Smiles?
Laura Smiles is available on Hoopla, Cineverse, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Laura Smiles
Watch free: Hoopla
Watch free with ads: Cineverse
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store