Snapshots (2018)
Release Year: 2018
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Jan Miller Corran, Katherine Cortez
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Jan Miller Corran, Katherine Cortez, Aimée Flaherty, Henry Matusek, Lee Anne Matusek, Todd Shotz
Co_Producer: Vera Bourne, Linda Montanti, Ronna Perrin
Executive_Producer: Catlin Adams, Denmorlin, Jane Gilmore, Melanie Mayron
Companies: Three Women in a Box Films LLC
Budget: $500,000 (estimated)
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: lake, lake house, lgbt, missouri, mother daughter relationship, ozarks
Story
Rose, a stubborn yet lovable matriarch, has lived alone in her picturesque lake house for five decades. Her daughter Patti worries about her and hopes to sell the house, but Rose refuses, holding onto cherished memories. During a visit from Patti and her granddaughter Allison, they discover an old roll of film that brings back vivid memories for Rose. As they develop the photos together, Rose reveals her past summer romance with Louise, a woman she met while working as a lifeguard at the lakehouse years ago. The photographs spark conversations about Rose's past and force Patti to confront her own resentment towards her mother's secretive nature. Through these revelations, the women of three generations begin to understand and accept each other's choices, learning to appreciate the love they share despite their differences.
Summary
Snapshots (2018) is a heartwarming American drama directed by Melanie Mayron, set against the backdrop of a beautiful lake house in the Ozarks. The story revolves around Rose, an aging woman who refuses to leave her beloved home, and her family—daughter Patti and granddaughter Allison. When they uncover a forgotten roll of film during a visit, it triggers memories that bridge generations and force them to confront long-buried secrets and emotions. At its core, Snapshots is about the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, acceptance of one's past, and the power of love to heal and unite families. It explores themes of LGBT history, loss, and redemption with a touch of humor and warmth.
