The Space Between (2017)

Introduction
"The Space Between" is a 2017 drama-comedy film directed by Amy Jo Johnson, starring Michael Cram, Sonya Salomaa, and Julia Sarah Stone. The narrative focuses on a midlife crisis, an effort to fix up with a distressing past, and igniting torn bonds. This Canadian indie movie checks out the complexities of human feelings, relationships, and unforeseen turns in life.

Plot Synopsis
The film starts with the lead character, Mitch (Michael Cram), living a normal life working as a pool cleaner. He shares a common working-class man's dreams, and his world orbits around his wife, Jackie (Sonya Salomaa), and his newborn baby, worn blue for a young boy. When Mitch discovers an alarming trick about his child being the love child of Jackie and his best friend Danny (David Paetkau), it overthrows their tranquil lives.

Mitch struggles with a midlife crisis, cooped up in his 'man cave' (an old school bus), where he lumps his frustration. Adding to the psychological chaos is his traumatic childhood past: his mother abandoned him in his infancy, leaving him in a dumpster, which leaves him hurting for a mother's love.

Characterization and Development
Jackie, regardless of her betrayal, is masterfully portrayed as a supportive character. Torn between her love for Mitch and the reality, her internal struggle is palpable. Embarking on a quest to make things right, Jackie forces Mitch out of his privacy by making him babysit their daughter while she works.

During this time, Mitch meets a wacky teen, Emily (played brilliantly by Julia Sarah Stone), who leases part of their house to stay in. A bond develops in between them, including another layer to the plot. Emily, too, is a victim of emotional abandonment from her mom, and the 2 damaged souls link over their shared beliefs.

Conclusion
The narrative successfully threads together multiple subplots into a cohesive story, with Mitch coming to terms with his life and accepting the truth. The audience sees Mitch warm up to the child and ultimately accepts her as his own in spite of her real family tree. He selects to proceed from his past and step into a future, keeping his personal happiness at the forefront.

Overall Impression
"The Space Between" is a powerful narrative about getting rid of personal struggles and discovering joy in the middle of chaos. It explores the principle of 'area between,' the unpleasant yet required stage to reach a brand-new level of understanding or acceptance. Through well-developed characters and engaging stories, the drama assures a wholehearted journey filled with intense feelings, unexpected humor, and precious minutes of bonding. Mitch's transformation from a male in denial to one who accepts his complicated life as it is, forms the core of this movie. While the movie communicates the torture of damaged bonds and psychological betrayal, it is perhaps its capability to speak to strength and hope that genuinely resonates with the audience.

The fantastic performances by the cast enhance the film's emotional depth, blending funny and drama flawlessly. The contrasts in life - the wondrous and the unfortunate, the love and the betrayal, the acceptance and the rejection - are well encapsulated, making "The Space Between" a deeply moving and charming motion picture. It's a poignant tale of those navigating life's complexities, making it a memorable cinematic experience.

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