If You Left

In "If You Left," Althea embarks on a transformative summer, determined to reshape her identity into the loving wife and devoted mother her family desires. As she brings her daughter Clem to their Easthampton home with a newfound resolve, she faces the challenges of a distant husband and a daughter growing increasingly independent. The arrival of a young house painter, who resonates with Althea’s buried emotions, complicates her journey, navigating the complex dynamics of their bipolar marriage. This fearless and darkly funny exploration delves into the necessity of dismantling cherished constructs to discover new paths forward.