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Manchester by the Sea

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Manchester by the Sea is a drama written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan (Margaret, Gangs of New York screenplay). It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year and screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Lucas Hedges, Kyle Chandler, and Gretchen Mol.
In Manchester by the Sea, the latest film from award-winning writer and director Kenneth Lonergan, the life of a solitary Boston janitor is transformed when he returns to his hometown to take care of his teenage nephew. The story of the Chandlers, a working-class family living in a Massachusetts fishing village for generations, Manchester by the Sea is a deeply poignant, unexpectedly funny exploration of the power of familial love, community, sacrifice and hope.
Matt Damon was originally set to direct and star in the film, but ended up stepping back and producing instead. He has no regrets about handing the reins to Lonergan though. “This is a movie that will stay with people,” says Damon. “His characters are so deeply and richly drawn, with such great detail, that you believe in them. A lot of movie characters are pencil sketches. But Kenny’s really resonate because they feel like real life. With actors and writing of this caliber and Kenny’s direction, the movie is unforgettable.”
Manchester by the Sea is rated 14A.