Darlene (Anna Gunn) is preparing on Christmas Eve to have family over for Christmas at her place. It has been 20 years since her daughter Sally has gone missing. The neighbor Gretchen ( Janeane Garofalo) is there with encouraging words. It is a dark and stormy night with snow thunder. Her sister Julie and her kids will be over. Unexpectantly Jack, Julie's ex-husband shows up at Darlene's door claiming his truck skidded. He had planned to surprise everyone at Christmas and to make peace with the family. The two of them had a fling a couple of decades ago. The conversation always leads back to Sally which turns into something nasty, like something you might see in a Farrah Fawcett/James Russo film, although not as intense and heart throbbing.
Watching Darlene wallow in self pity didn't endear me to her. Failed to connect.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.
Watching Darlene wallow in self pity didn't endear me to her. Failed to connect.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.