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Good Side of Bad

  • 2023
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Jules Bruff, Alex Quijano, and Lexi Simonsen in Good Side of Bad (2023)
When a young photographer has a severe mental break, her siblings come together to help her heal.
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When a young photographer has a severe mental break, her siblings come together to help her heal.When a young photographer has a severe mental break, her siblings come together to help her heal.When a young photographer has a severe mental break, her siblings come together to help her heal.

  • Director
    • Alethea Root
  • Writers
    • Ciera Danielle
    • Jules Bruff
    • Alethea Root
  • Stars
    • Jules Bruff
    • Lexi Simonsen
    • Alex Quijano
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    107
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alethea Root
    • Writers
      • Ciera Danielle
      • Jules Bruff
      • Alethea Root
    • Stars
      • Jules Bruff
      • Lexi Simonsen
      • Alex Quijano
    • 18User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Jules Bruff
    Jules Bruff
    • Sara
    Lexi Simonsen
    Lexi Simonsen
    • Florence
    Alex Quijano
    Alex Quijano
    • Peter
    Tess Harper
    Tess Harper
    • Mary Ellen
    Myles Grier
    Myles Grier
    • Dennis
    Kim Estes
    Kim Estes
    • Dr. Richardson
    Sadie Stratton
    Sadie Stratton
    • Principal Berg
    Tiffany Jeneen
    Tiffany Jeneen
    • Officer Marie
    Mildred Marie Langford
    Mildred Marie Langford
    • Nurse Beverly
    David Haydn-Jones
    David Haydn-Jones
    • Charlie
    Katie Von Till
    Katie Von Till
    • Dr. Gardner
    • (as Katherine Von Till)
    Clyde J. Bruff
    • Joseph
    Storie Blake
    Storie Blake
    • Mariel
    Vanoy Burnough
    • Odyssey House Woman
    Perry Daniel
    Perry Daniel
    • Jamie
    Johnny Dowers
    Johnny Dowers
    • Rob
    Grant Fieldgrove
    • Orderly
    Jodi Fung
    Jodi Fung
    • Sharon
    • Director
      • Alethea Root
    • Writers
      • Ciera Danielle
      • Jules Bruff
      • Alethea Root
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    9ionabruckner

    Vibrant!

    Engaging story about family and mental illness - beautifully acted and shot- I whole heartedly recommend!

    The story draws you in to a young woman's life, just as she is reaching adulthood - who, on top of all the typical struggles of finding employment and love, is also figuring out how to deal with voices and visions that are haunting and her. The film crafts its narrative between sympathizing with the young, vibrant woman and following her on her bouts of schizophrenia. It deals with the delicate struggle of her older sister, torn between love for the person she knows is there, and frustration with the madness that she can't ignore or solve. The movie was thoughtful, engaging, and touching, and I recommend.
    9jaynyc-92931

    A moving portrait of a family seeing each other as they are

    This movie really spoke to me as someone who has dealt with mental illness in my own immediate family. It's a thoughtful exploration about how trying to fix someone is much less effective - and sometimes even less compassionate - then just seeing them for who they are, in all their complexities, and taking things from there. Of course, it's also about learning to setting boundaries in dealing with that person, and taking care of yourself so you can be as helpful as possible without harming your own journey though life. And, finally, being aware of how it affects other relationships in your family, which can be hard to see. Great performances, and a really lovely score too.
    10followingbliss

    Beautifully written and acted!

    Good Side of Bad is a poignant story about the impacts of mental illness on an entire family. Against the backdrop of younger sister Florence's schizophrenia diagnosis and struggles with treatment, older sister Sara steps in to support Florence while trying to shake off the doldrums of midlife and their brother Peter tries to balance the responsibility of caring for their aging mother with the increasing demands of Florence's deteriorating mental state. The delicate balance of trying to care for yourself while simultaneously taking care of a family member is a painful struggle that most can relate to and/or will eventually experience, and Good Side of Bad, while showing how difficult and demanding mental illness can be also reminds us to appreciate the good times and to cherish the strong connections in our lives.
    10christine-87611

    Love can heal even the deepest wounds...

    Good Side of Bad is a raw, heartfelt exploration of family, mental illness, and the power of connection. The story pulls you in as three siblings come together to navigate an incredibly difficult situation, forcing them to confront their past and redefine their relationships.

    The older sister's character stood out to me-her performance was deeply moving, capturing both the strength and vulnerability of someone trying to hold it all together. Every scene felt so real, like peeking into the lives of people you know.

    This film isn't just about struggle; it's about finding light in dark places and how love can heal even the deepest wounds. It left me with a sense of hope and reminded me of the importance of family. Definitely worth watching.
    10Stauch

    Great sibling film

    Loved this movie. Just a great film about the power of the sibling relationship. Reminded me of "You Can Count on Me" but with a bigger mental health crisis. (Maybe like "David and Lisa" meets "You Can Count on Me?") Wonderful performances + direction and a great tone. Same actress / director duo did "Part Time Fabulous," also a fantastic film. Check it out if you haven't seen it. It's heartening to see indie films like this getting made! Reminds me of the heyday of indies back when I was in college :) The sibling actors had excellent chemistry. They really felt like sibs! I had the chance to see this one in the theater and loved it. Bought it on Amazon for my collection.

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      Good Side of Bad is Alethea Root and Jules Bruff's second mental health themed film.

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Spokane Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • 8743 Productions
      • Charming Stranger Films
      • Truth13 Productions
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      • 1h 36m(96 min)
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