SMHAFF The Closer We Get

In this exquisite autobiographical documentary, Scottish filmmaker Karen Guthrie returns to her family home when her mother Ann suffers a devastating stroke. At the same time, a revelation from her inscrutable father forces her to come to terms with an astonishing secret, giving her one last chance to delve into her family’s past. Presented with tenderness, candour and unexpected humour, this tale of family survival deals with loyalty, dreams and redemption.

Followed by a post-screening discussion hosted by SMHAFF Film Curator Richard Warden with Director Karen Guthrie and the film's Composer, Malcolm Middleton, who will also play a short set after the film.

Karen Guthrie / UK / 2015 / NC 12+
87 mins.

<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/122326622" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/122326622">The Closer We Get: Official Trailer</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/karenguthrie">Karen Guthrie</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>