The Starling (2021) «2024»

: The story explores the diverging paths of grief. While Lilly (played by Melissa McCarthy ) stoically attempts to maintain their home and work a retail job, Jack (played by Chris O'Dowd ) is admitted to a psychiatric facility following a breakdown.

(2021) is an American comedy-drama directed by Theodore Melfi and written by Matt Harris . The film follows a married couple, Lilly and Jack Maynard, as they struggle to navigate life and their relationship a year after the sudden death of their infant daughter. Core Themes and Plot The Starling (2021)

Upon its release on , the film received largely unfavorable reviews from professional critics: : The story explores the diverging paths of grief