Character: Nicole Teague
Directed by: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Written by: Brad Ingelsby
Produced by: Michael Pruss, Teddy Schwarzman, Ryan Stowell, Kevin J. Walsh
Other cast: Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson, Jason Segel, Jake Owen, Gwendoline Christie, Cherry Jones, Denée Benton, Isabella Rice, Violet McGraw, Marielle Scott,Ahna O'Reilly, Azita Ghanizada
Release date: 6 September 2019
Genre: Drama
Running time: 124 minutes
The Friend is a drama from director Gabriela Cowperthwaite, who had been largely celebrated for her work in documentaries. The movie was adapted from the Esquire article of the same name, telling the true story of a family that is rocked by a devastating cancer diagnosis. The drama follows as Nicole receives the news of her life expectancy. We watch as she and her loved ones navigate the impossible emotional landscape that follows her final months.