Animals(2019) ✦ Certified

: Sophie Hyde , an Australian filmmaker known for her nuanced depictions of personal growth.

The 2019 film , directed by Sophie Hyde, is a comedy-drama that explores the raw and often messy dynamics of a long-term female friendship. Adapted by Emma Jane Unsworth from her 2014 novel of the same name, the story follows two best friends in Dublin whose hedonistic lifestyle is challenged by the onset of their thirties and shifting personal priorities. Core Premise & Plot Animals(2019)

(Laura): Delivers a soulful performance as the creatively blocked and conflicted protagonist. : Sophie Hyde , an Australian filmmaker known

: Their "co-dependent" bond is tested when Laura meets Jim (Fra Fee), a serious, teetotal classical pianist. After getting engaged to him, Laura begins to drift toward a more conventional domestic life, which Tyler views as a betrayal of their rebellious identity. Core Premise & Plot (Laura): Delivers a soulful