Tiny Furniture
Director: Lena Dunham
Actors: Lena Dunham, Laurie Simmons, Grace Dunham
PlotAura, a recent college graduate, returns to her family's Tribeca loft with a film theory degree and no clear plans for the future. She moves back in with her artist mother Siri and precocious younger sister Nadine. Feeling lost and aimless, Aura soon rekindles a friendship with her childhood friend Charlotte while seeking validation and purpose. As she navigates this transitional phase, Aura takes a dead-end job at a nearby restaurant to earn some money and attempts to find solace through romantic entanglements with two different men, both of whom are indifferent to her.
Aura’s quest for self-discovery is intertwined with her complicated family dynamics and the struggle to balance independence with familial expectations. The story captures her fumbling efforts to carve out a sense of identity amidst personal insecurities and generational conflicts. As Aura leans into her friendships and intimate relationships, she confronts the inevitability of adult responsibilities and the contrasting realities between her aspirations and her actual circumstances. This film delves into the poignant and often humorous journey of finding oneself while still tethered to one's home and family.
Writers: Lena Dunham
Release Date: 30 Mar 2012
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"Tiny Furniture" offers an impressive Criterion presentation with moments of humor and social commentary, yet suffers from a meandering plot and unlikable characters.
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