Leaving Hope
Doom Scroll
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05-Mar-2019
Suffering a loss, a woman finds a mysterious book on a subway platform and with it fights to get control of her life. An enigmatic drama, shot in gorgeous black & white, concerning the messy emotional state of Laine and the lengths she goes to reestablish well-being, personal and financial. Directed by Caspar Newbolt. Starring Laine Rettmer.
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