Another Earth (Mike Cahill)

This film's framing premise--that a mirror Earth unexpectedly and inexplicably approaches our planet--was almost enough to keep us from going to the cinema tonight. I'm so glad we followed through on our original plans.

Obviously a low-budget effort filmed here in New Haven--landmark spotting was the fun aspect of watching it--the directo, writers, and lead actors (all spots filled by Cahill and Brit Marling) focused on creating credible characters. After their shared but separate horror, watch them return to life in tandem, graciously allowing the other to help with the healing.

Like Tree of Life, this film posits a place of grace and forgiveness while avoiding sentimentality.

Highly recommend