The Sounding is a terrific movie based on a play by Catherine Eaton who not only directs but stars in the movie as well. The story takes place in Maine where an elderly Grandfather (Harris Yulin) looks after his granddaughter Liv. Liv is believed to be mute and does not speak at all except quotes from Shakespeare plays like Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. After her Grandfather passes away from cancer Liv is taken by force to a mental institution while there the psychiatrists try to make Liv speak but she only speaks in Shakespeare and will write the works on her clothes. The movie is blessed with wonderful acting particularly by Harris Yulin who's grandfather role will leave you feeling emotional. But its the character of Liv played by Catherine Eaton that steals the movie. Will Liv learn to communicate with her own words instead of quotes by Shakespeare? You will have to see the movie to find out. The Sounding is one of the best independent films to come out in 2017. Highly recommended.
Review of The Sounding
