The Living

After a violent drunken outburst leaves his wife battered, Teddy vows to change and build a safer life for himself and those around him. He pursues quiet, careful steps toward redemption, hoping to prove that one terrible night does not define him. Yet the past clings stubbornly, complicating his relationships and tempting him with old impulses. Meanwhile Gordon, Teddy's brother-in-law, grows obsessed with a drastic solution and hires a hit man to remove the threat Teddy carries. Molly, the sister-in-law, becomes entangled in fear and loyalty as secrets surface and loyalties shift. The Living becomes a tense moral puzzle about accountability and the cost of trying to repair a broken life for everyone involved ultimately together.

Directed by Jack Bryan, The Living arrived in 2014 as an independent drama. The cast includes Fran Kranz as Teddy, Jocelin Donahue as Molly, Kenny Wormald as Gordon, Chris Mulkey and Joelle Carter, bringing a tight, character-driven focus throughout today.

Box office data for The Living is not widely reported, suggesting a limited release or direct to video handling. Consequently, international grosses are not readily available in standard sources, and the film has not been pushed into wide commercial discourses.

Its pacing and moral weight invite reflection on redemption's price tonight. Critics note the film's compact focus on guilt and loyalty within a fragile family circle. The tension arises from tough choices rather than flashy action, prompting viewers to weigh accountability against mercy and the costs of violence for viewers.

No major awards are listed for The Living, reflecting its status as a smaller scale release. The ensemble performances hold steady under restrained direction, but the film did not garner Oscar, Emmy, or Golden Globes recognition, and it largely passed without high profile industry accolades and recognition remains minimal today.