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A woman's relationship with her older, divorced boyfriend hits a rough patch just as her ex reappears in her life, leading to complicated emotions and messy entanglements in the Alaskan wilderness. (R, 102 min.)
(TBD)
Wendy finds her life upended when her boyfriend Jack —older, divorced, and with children—asks for space to reassess their relationship. During their separation, Wendy reconnects with her ex, Chuck (Smith), sparking an emotionally charged love triangle that forces all three to confront the realities of love, timing, and personal growth. [IFC]
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris, Karley Sciortino
Director: Joe Swanberg
Genre: Drama, Romance
"Powered by Dakota Fanning’s radiant turn, this is a dramedy to cherish."
— Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
"The Sun Never Sets is a welcome return for Swanberg that shows he hasn’t missed a beat."
— Ross Bonaime, Collider
"Terrifically acted and realized, it's the kind of modest indie that was once commonplace but now feels like a rarity."
— Brian Eggert, Deep Focus Review
"There are numerous small pleasures in the rewarding The Sun Never Sets, starting with Dakota Fanning's career-best performance."
— Josh Bell, The Inlander
"[It is] a curious, complicated relationship dramedy that sheds much of the meandering of his mumblecore origins without losing its messy, honest heart."
— Clint Worthington, RogerEbert.com
"Swanberg delivers something rich and insightful here about best laid plans and the things that really matter, and the missteps we all make on the road to happiness."
— Abe Friedtanzer, Awards Buzz
"Jake Johnson and Dakota Fanning star under writer-director Joe Swanberg in this thoughtful, heartfelt story about finding the right person for the right reasons at the right time, which is some serious subject matter."
— Chris Knight, Original Cin
"The Sun Never Sets marks a confident return for Swanberg, bolstered by a stellar performance from Fanning and a thoughtful, often painful exploration of love, growth, and the realization that fulfillment doesn’t always come from another person."
— Kristy Strouse, Film Inquiry
