A factory worker gets an ultimatum from her employer that she agree to be sterilized or be fired.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Ed Kaplan, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Elizabeth Perkins, Laura San Giacomo, Charles Haid, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Elizabeth Perkins
as Sally Wheeler
Laura San Giacomo
as Jo Mandell
Charles Haid
as Hank
CCH Pounder
as Naomi Brinker
Gary Basaraba
as Roy Wheeler
Kelli Williams
as Erma
Michael O'Neill
as Clark Thompson
David Graf
as Miles
Thomas Kopache
as Doctor Mason
David Purdham
as Jim Davis
Colleen Camp
as Chris
Peggy Doyle
as LeonaCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 118 min |
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