@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Kyle and Jen, estranged siblings, travel from New York City to rural Pennsylvania to pack up the home of their recently deceased mother. While there, they make a discovery that turns their world upside-down. A Picture of You is a serious movie about life that gets sideswiped in the supermarket parking lot by a funny movie about death. It’s a story about family, loss, secrets, letting go, and starting anew.
Quick Stats
6.2
TMDB Rating
8
Votes
1h 23m
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Key Crew
DirectorJ.P. Chan
WriterJ.P. Chan
CinematographyAndrew Reed
EditorKevin Barker
Production DesignSara K. White
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Medium 10-12
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Teyonah Parris
Mika
Jo Mei
Jen
Andrew Pang
Kyle
Lucas Dixon
Doug
Jodi Long
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