As the film opens, Alice is lying to Simon. She tells him she is going on a work retreat; in reality, she is sneaking away for a two-night birthday getaway with her two best friends, Sophie (Wunmi Mosaku) and Tess (Kaniehtiio Horn). The trip, planned for months, is supposed to be a liberating escape into the rustic beauty of a small lakeside town.

One of the film’s most celebrated aspects is its portrayal of female friendship as a lifeline. Sophie and Tess are not perfect saviors. They get frustrated. They don’t always know what to say. But they refuse to look away.

Lionsgate+, Starz, or available for digital rental on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

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