When a would-be intern misses her big flight to New York City, she lies low in her hometown while using...
When a would-be intern misses her big flight to New York City, she lies low in her hometown while using Instagram to convince everyone she's living the NYC dream. Stars Ana Scotney (Cousins) and Rachel House (Thor: Ragnarok).
"Anxiety-ridden Millie is on her way from Wellington to New York for an internship at a prestigious architecture firm when a moment of panic causes her to miss her flight. She doesn’t have the money for another ticket, and a deep sense of shame prevents her from fessing up to her friends and family. So instead she lies low in her hometown in order to scrounge for another ticket, while using her wits and Instagram to convince her friends, boyfriend, mum, and the world at large, that she’s successfully living the dream in NYC. With her options running out she resorts to increasingly desperate schemes as her hastily constructed facade begins to crumble." (New Zealand International Film Festival 2021)
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An exhilarating performance by Ana Scotney propels this sharp satire on the fear of failing to meet expectations. Balancing cringe comedy with pathos and empathy, it’s a brutal and exciting debut feature by director Michelle Savill.
86 %21 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
"Even the best scenes between Ana Scotney and Rachel House suffer because I'm not clear how I'm meant to be reacting. LOL or SOS?"
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Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand"A shrewd and promising debut."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Millie Lies Low never stops being a funny and entertaining film, but it is also an uncomfortable excavation of insecurity and anxiety..."
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Stuff
Stuff"Millie Lies Low is a must-see but I'd recommend bringing some tissues... you'll need to dry your stress-induced sweaty palms."
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TVNZ
TVNZ"From goofy grins to anxiety-ridden wide eyes, Scotney’s range and talent is clear: her comic timing and commitment to Millie’s mania are exemplary."
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Screen Daily
Screen DailyMillie Lies Low | Details
- Runtime
- 100
- Genre
- Comedy
- Country of origin
- New Zealand
