The movie A Beginner's Guide To Grief tells the story of Harriet 'Harry' Wylde, a 31-year-old woman who has spent most of her adult life living in the city. When her parents, who live in a remote town in South Australia, are diagnosed with terminal illnesses, Harry puts her life on hold and moves back home to care for them.
Upon her return, Harry is confronted with the realities of small-town life and the quirky characters that inhabit it. She also reconnects with Daisy, a friend from her childhood who has her own set of issues. Together, the two women navigate the highs and lows of caring for terminally ill parents, all while trying to cope with their own anxieties and fears.
When Harry's parents pass away within weeks of each other, she is left alone in a town that she never wanted to return to. As she struggles to come to terms with her grief, she begins to unravel and make unexpected decisions that both surprise and shock those around her.
A Beginner's Guide To Grief is a dark comedy that explores the messy, unpredictable nature of grief. It is a film that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss and understands the complicated emotions that accompany it.