THE OTHER MORGAN | Omeleto

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A woman finds a better self. Morgan Yardley is an exterminator -- or a "death doula for animals," as she calls herself. Cheerful and positive, she's content with the quirky life she's built for herself, down to the sex with her deadbeat ex every few weeks. But when Morgan's father passes away unexpectedly, she discovers he's had a secret second family for years. He even named his other daughter Morgan, who seems to be a better version of her. And for the first time, the first Morgan begins to question the life she chose for herself. Written and directed by Alison Rich -- who also stars as the first Morgan -- this charming, heartfelt comedy leans on the main character and filmmaking's quirkiness and the development of its narrative premise to generate interest. But as it unfolds, it reveals a surprising emotional wellspring, one that tugs at the way contentment, self-acceptance and self-compassion are intertwined. The opening scene between Morgan and the vainglorious pop star who reinvented herself from their shared humble origins is long for a short film. But that opening does the work of establishing the foundation of Morgan's personality. The situation of meeting re-encountering someone from high school who's become successful --- while you have a so-called smaller life -- could put anyone in a tailspin. And the pop star -- played with glorious condescension by actor Chloe Wepper -- does her best to establish her superiority. But Morgan carries on, with her quirky way

Published 2021-09-21 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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