Christmas Eve in Miller's Point

Gathering for what could be the last Christmas in their ancestral home, four generations of the Balsano family intertwine, as tensions boil and relatives reconnect. Taormina’s camera glides between the family members following no solid narrative; exploring the family web through the eyes of overexcited children, rebellious teenagers and bickering adults. At once charming and uncomfortable, Taormina masterfully captures the feelings of anticipation and disappointment of the festive season. With an ensemble cast of indie darlings including Michael Cera and Francessca Scorcese, this debut is a rich and nostalgic gift and a love letter to American suburbia.