Comedy
United States of America
Furlough is a 2018 American comedy-drama film directed by Laurie Collyer and written by Barry Strugatz. The film stars Tessa Thompson, Melissa Leo, Whoopi Goldberg, and Anna Paquin. Thompson plays a young prison guard named Nicole who works hard to balance her job with the demanding caregiving responsibilities of her aging mother, Joan (played by Goldberg).
When Nicole is called upon to take a feisty and unpredictable inmate named Joan Anderson (played by Leo) on an unexpected furlough to visit her dying mother, she initially refuses. However, she is quickly convinced by her supervisor to take on this challenging task in order to prove her worth to the prison administration.
Nicole and Joan Anderson set off on a road trip together, encountering various obstacles along the way. They share many laughs and poignant moments as they get to know each other better and confront their respective personal issues. As the journey progresses, Nicole learns some valuable life lessons from the wise and experienced Joan Anderson.
Furlough received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of the lead actors and the film's heartfelt and funny moments. Overall, it is a touching and entertaining film about the bonds between women, the complexities of family relationships, and the power of empathy and connection.
