
After a long decade of total estrangement, grizzled Aunt Krisha shows up at her sister's home one fine Thanksgiving morning. Swearing she's got her act together now, Krisha is desperate to re-enter the family circle; however, wounded Krisha has deeply hurt people in the past. As a result, as her beloved ones greet her with a volatile mix of sympathy and wariness, right from the start, a corrosive undercurrent of silent discomfort permeates the multi-generational gathering. Bu... (Full plot summary below)
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After a long decade of total estrangement, grizzled Aunt Krisha shows up at her sister's home one fine Thanksgiving morning. Swearing she's got her act together now, Krisha is desperate to re-enter the family circle; however, wounded Krisha has deeply hurt people in the past. As a result, as her beloved ones greet her with a volatile mix of sympathy and wariness, right from the start, a corrosive undercurrent of silent discomfort permeates the multi-generational gathering. But Krisha is determined to let nothing stand in the way of reconciliation, so, without a second thought, she undertakes the crucial, risky task of cooking the turkey: her big chance to build a bridge. As heat caresses the turkey's crisp brown skin, wary glances and private conversations ratchet up the tension, and painful secrets come to light. Is the family's lost lamb ready to make up for lost time?
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| Chicago TribuneMichael PhillipsThe naked emotions, when they finally break loose, carry serious weight, akin to a John Cassavetes psychodrama. |
| Consequence of SoundNico LangKrisha, directed by first-timer Trey Edward Shults, is a masterful opera of discomfort and hurt feelings. |
| Salt Lake TribuneSean P. MeansShults' greatest ally, and greatest find, is his aunt, Krisha Fairchild. She gives a gritty, lived-in performance brimming with soul and heartache. |
| Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlEven the familiar elements of this particular family's drama are invested — through vigorous scripting, directing, and acting — with almost elemental power. |
| Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleThe fertility of Shults' image-making and storytelling skills is almost breathtaking, and much of Krisha draws on the subconscious power of his direction in tandem with Krisha Fairchild's mesmerizing turn. |
| The New York TimesManohla DargisWhen Krisha stands in the kitchen, wild-eyed amid all these human sights and sounds, you see a woman overwhelmed by life itself, as well as a movie that is an expressionistic tour de force. |
| Financial TimesNigel AndrewsIf this isn't the first work of a major filmmaker I'll eat my review. And I'll film it for you on YouTube. |
| MLive.comJohn SerbaShot like a creeper of a horror movie, it's intense and focused, seemingly crafted from raw tension, building to boiling catharsis. |
| Aisle SeatMike McGranaghanKrisha is bold and powerful. This Great American Indie will knock you on your ass in the best possible way. |
| TheWrapTricia OlszewskiAll the performances are terrific and lend the film a vérité so keen it may leave you as uncomfortable as the titular outcast. |