Please Give
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Actors: Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, Rebecca Hall
PlotKate and Alex, a married couple in New York, run a vintage furniture store, sourcing their items from deceased estates. In an effort to expand their apartment, they buy the neighboring unit from their elderly neighbor, Andra. Amidst their professional endeavors, Kate struggles with guilt over their opportunistic business practices and attempts to alleviate her feelings by volunteering and handing money to the homeless, much to the confusion of her teenage daughter, Abby. Meanwhile, Andra’s granddaughters, Rebecca and Mary, have opposing attitudes towards their grandmother: Rebecca is a compassionate caregiver while Mary is more detached and frank about her grandmother's mortality.
As tension builds surrounding Andra's eventual passing, Kate’s guilt and empathy clash with her family's practical desires, creating strain in her marriage and challenges in her relationship with Abby. Rebecca, a radiology technician, finds herself drawn into the family dynamics of the couple next door, especially resonating with Kate’s internal turmoil. The characters navigate their interpersonal connections, moral dilemmas, and the ethical implications of their actions, leading to moments of clarity and confrontation about life, death, and human decency.
Writers: Nicole Holofcener
Release Date: 18 Jun 2010
Runtime: 87 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Please Give' offers a visually simple yet thematically complex portrayal of the human condition, with a solid 1080p transfer and minimal but adequate extras.
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