Becks (2018)

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After a crushing breakup with her girlfriend, a Brooklyn musician moves back in with her Midwestern mother. As she navigates her hometown, playing for tip money in an old friend's bar, an unexpected relationship begins to take shape.

Introduction
"Becks" is a 2018 award-winning drama movie directed by Daniel Powell and Elizabeth Rohrbaugh. Launched to favorable evaluations, the movie stars Tony Award-winning starlet and Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Lena Hall as the titular character, Becks. The supporting cast features Mena Suvari, Christine Lahti, Dan Fogler, and Hayley Kiyoko.

Plot Summary
"Becks" narrates the story of a young musician, Rebecca 'Becks' (Lena Hall), who is facing a personal crisis in her life. After her ambitious relocate to Los Angeles to cope with her sweetheart Lucy (Hayley Kiyoko) ends in heartbreak, she chooses to go back to her Midwestern home town, St. Louis. Becks, regrettably, discovers her life in ruins - expertly and significantly, personally.

Moving Back Home
A move back to her mother's home in her Midwest hometown is far from suitable. Becks' mom, Ann (Christine Lahti), is a former Catholic nun and a devout follower whose beliefs encounter Becks' open lesbian identity. As Becks is nursing her broken heart and attempting to make sense of her life, she begins to reconnect with her high school good friend Dave (Dan Fogler). Dave, now the owner of a dive bar, provides her a job, providing her an opportunity to play music, thus helping to reignite her enthusiasm for music.

New Opportunities and Love
Using up the task opens up new chances for Becks, as it not just provides her a possibility to carry out however likewise meet Elyse (Mena Suvari), a married woman who reveals a romantic interest in Becks. An affair begins between them. Elyse is the spouse of Becks' former high school nemesis, subsequently resulting in a complicated love affair that threatens to upend Becks' already troubled life.

Conclusion of the Film
Regardless of the chances, "Becks" showcases her protagonist's durability in handling individual life obstacles. She lastly starts to recover, giving herself a much-needed break to focus on her music career. As Becks starts to discover success and acknowledgment in the local music scene, she finds that she does not necessarily need to move to LA for a successful career.

Reception of the Film
"Becks" got favorable evaluations for its genuine representation of complex relationships, lesbian identity and its strong performances, particularly by Hall and Lahti. The movie was applauded for its engaging story and outstanding music compositions, highlighting the universal styles of love, loss, and discovering one's self amidst personal diversities. It went on to win the U.S. Fiction Award at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival.

Top Cast

  • Lena Hall (small)
    Lena Hall
    Becks
  • Mena Suvari (small)
    Mena Suvari
    Elyse
  • Christine Lahti (small)
    Christine Lahti
    Ann
  • Dan Fogler (small)
    Dan Fogler
    Dave
  • Hayley Kiyoko (small)
    Hayley Kiyoko
    Lucy
  • Michael Zegen (small)
    Michael Zegen
    Pete
  • Darren Ritchie
    Mitch
  • Rebecca Drysdale (small)
    Rebecca Drysdale
    Amy
  • Natalie Gold (small)
    Natalie Gold
    Lizzy
  • Sas Goldberg (small)
    Sas Goldberg
    Callie
  • Morgan Weed
    Maggie