The Other Half (2016 film)

A bipolar woman and grief-stricken man struggle to live a simple life. ==Cast==

• Tatiana Maslany as Emily • Tom Cullen as Nickie • Henry Czerny as Jacob • Suzanne Clément as Marie • Mark Rendall as Sammy • Diana Bentley as Kristin • Deragh Campbell as Anna • Nancy Palk as Katherine • Kaleb Alexander as Johnny • Zachary Hillard-Forde as Tommy • Emmanuel Kabongo as Officer James ==Production==

In July 2015, it was revealed that Joey Klein would write and direct the film, with Tatiana Maslany, Tom Cullen, Suzanne Clément, Deragh Campbell, and Mark Rendall starring in the film. ==Release==

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on 12 March 2016. Mongrel Media distributed the film in Canada, releasing it on 2 December 2016. ==Reception==

The film received mostly positive critical reviews. The Los Angeles Times said that the film is "a granular depiction of trauma, illness and protectiveness disguised as a love story and guided by a pair of intense portrayals", and that, "as it plays out, it’s only a hard road for these swept-up, damaged lovers, whom Klein and his actors treat with blessedly non-exploitative honesty." Variety wrote, "What might have seemed pro forma on paper overcomes its occasionally studied stylistic tics to become a troubled, anguished love story that neither exaggerates nor soft-pedals the demons on display." The Toronto Star praised Klein, saying that he "creates a mood of tension, foreboding and sombre reflection through occasional moments of slo-mo and camera work that blurs reality. His literate script offers no easy resolution, only the faint hope that love can rescue two lost souls." ==References==