See You When I See You review

Sundance film festival: Jay Duplass recruits David Duchovny, Hope Davis and Kaitlyn Dever for a patchy, poignant tale

See You When I See You review

TL;DR

  • "See You When I See You" is Jay Duplass's return to Sundance after 16 years, adapting Adam Cayton-Holland's memoir "Tragedy Plus Time."
  • The film centers on a family's grief and coping mechanisms after the suicide of a younger sibling, attempting to blend humor with serious trauma.
  • Aaron, the main character, undergoes EDMR therapy to process the traumatic memory of finding his sister, Leah.
  • The film's tone shifts between light comedy and profound sadness, which can be jarring for some viewers.
  • Kaitlyn Dever plays Leah, appearing in flashbacks, and Cooper Raiff plays Aaron, the protagonist.
  • The film is currently screening at the Sundance film festival and is seeking distribution.