Parallel Chords

I love watching drama films that dive deep into family dynamics in a real and relatable way. All things together in this film drew me in, which is a big accomplishment for an indie film - the cinematography, directing, writing, acting, and story. Most of us can relate to the themes in this film - coming of age artist trying to find her own voice & place in the world, and parents who think they know best for their kids, giving guidance that comes from their own experiences in life. Hats off to Catherine Dudley-Rose and her team for creating an engaging drama film.

We rarely see the truth of being a young woman and all the inherent dangers that come with that in films these days. Catherine Dudley-Rose brings this story to life, showing us the passion of discovering oneself through intense her practice in music. The loneliness, the ambivalence, the confidence of knowing what one wants and letting that be... I felt incredibly moved as I watched this beautiful film.

Parallel Chords drew me in when I saw a number of film festival laurels and that it won several awards as well. It always helps a bit to see that kind of recognition first when taking a chance on a new indie film. The film is definitely deserving of its honors as it presents an intriguing story of a violinist and her overbearing musician father. I'm a big fan of films like Whiplash, but Parallel Chords still manages to offer something new and fresh to the genre. The performances are quite good in the film and I've always been a fan of Bjorn Johnson (who I'm currently watching in Counterpart). Parallel Chords is definitely worth a watch.

I am an avid watcher of indie films, I love the spirit and direction that can be taken when a large studio is not overseeing production. That said, I loved this film. All the actors brought so much to the screen and took the story beyond it's limits. It was deep and successful at driving home the point. Having adult friends who are music savants, I can see the obsession being all too real. A must see. So happy Amazon chose to pick this one up and support the industry.

The push to succeed from family will be a familiar theme to many. The fratured timelines come together wonderfully to tell this to tell this story of a woman being led into a career she's not entirely sure she wants. The family dynamic is authentic and at times very touching. The performances are understated and nuanced. The look of the film is striking and music is lovely.

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