North of Providence

A well written script meets strong actors and the result is a riveting film about a difficult relationship between siblings at a crucial moment in their lives. Judy DelGiudice plays the sister who invades her brother's room to urge him to visit their ill father before it's too late. Mark Hartmann plays the slovenly brother who has given up on pretty much everything in his life and their ensuing argument takes them to a place that is surprising to both them and to the audience. The actors, with their very realistic portrayals, take us on an emotional (but unsentimental) journey that we can't soon forget. It makes you want to rush to a phone and clear up any unresolved issues you might have with family members.