We Don't Belong Here (2017)

Film Summary
"We Don't Belong Here" is a 2017 American drama movie composed and directed by Peer Pedersen. The film is a powerful expedition of inefficient family characteristics, psychological health problems, and strained relationships. The movie stars Catherine Keener as the matriarch, Nancy Green and features a multi-talented cast including Anton Yelchin, Kaitlyn Dever, Riley Keough, Maya Rudolph, and Annie Starke, to name a few.

Main Plot
The movie primarily concentrates on Nancy Green and her inefficient family, including her 4 kids and her mentally ill mom. Nancy is facing the decreasing health of her mom and the disappearance of her bipolar child, Max (Anton Yelchin). The mystical disappearance further reveals the twisted network of secrets and lies which is threatening the unity of the Green family. Nancy invests the course of the film frantically attempting to pull her household back together, while likewise trying to browse her way out of the abyss that her household has sunk into.

Characters and Themes
The characters within "We Don't Belong Here" are complex and multi-layered, each dealing with their own physical and psychological battles. Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) is suffering from auditory hallucinations, Max is facing his bipolar illness, and Elisa (Riley Keough) is fighting with self-harm. Each character is brilliantly depicted, preserving an intricate facet of a bigger, bleak narrative about the struggles of mental health.

"We Don't Belong Here" also explores the styles of blame, guilt, and harmful household characteristics. Each family member blames each other for their psychological health problems, and guilt haunts each character, specifically Nancy who blames herself for passing on the genetic vulnerability to mental illness to her children. The exploration of these themes provides a penetrating commentary on the function and effect of household in the world of psychological health.

Critical Acclaim
Though not without its drawbacks, "We Don't Belong Here" was praised by some critics for its sensitive representation of psychological health and the toll it handles household dynamics. Particularly recognized were the performances from both Catherine Keener and the late Anton Yelchin. The movie was hailed by some critics for challenging the stigmatization of mental disorder, and directing dialogue towards the importance of mental health, nevertheless, it was also slammed by others for its poor execution in regards to story pacing.

In Conclusion
"We Don't Belong Here" is a plain representation of a household struggling under the weight of mental disorder. Its cautious expedition of the complex characters and interplay between them, paints a poignant image of familial relationships under stress. Lead character Nancy Green's endless fight to avoid the disintegration of her family works as the emotional anchor for the audience, thus making them a part of this narrative of anguish, survival, and eventually, understanding and approval. The movie is a conclusive must-watch for those seeking a raw and honest portrayal of the devastating power of psychological health concerns unspoken within a household.

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