Common wisdom among writers dictates that in order for your work to feel authentic, you write what you know. In his sophomore feature
The End of Love, writer/director/star Mark Webber does precisely this, telling the story of an actor and single father named Mark who’s struggling to raise his 2-year-old son Isaac (played by Webber’s real-life toddler) with no support to speak of. Emotionally raw and authentic, the film portrays the hardships of parenting from a perspective that’s deeply compassionate. Unfortunately, having your heart in the right place only goes so far, and despite some commendably brave stylistic choices that give
The End of Love a com...
Released:
2011
Rated:
NR
Length:
88 mins