SUZE

When her only daughter goes off to university, an empty nest mother gets stuck taking care of her daughter's heart-broken ex-boyfriend, who she can't stand.

Starring: Michaela Watkins, Charlie Gillespie, Sara Waisglass, Rainbow Sun Francks

Produced by: Wildling Pictures and Kristy Neville.

Distributed by Level Film in Canada and Tribeca Films in the US.

AWARDS

KIND REVIEWS

“The directing and screenwriting team of Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart created a perfect vehicle for stage and screen actress and improv comic Michaela Watkins, playing an empty-nest single mother who loses one parental responsibility only to be saddled with another. It is a combination comedy of manners and a personal growth story, as touching as it is genuinely funny.”

Monica Reid - Far Out Magazine

“What makes this film a rare gem, and worthy of Watkins's talents, is that it's consistently funny, doesn't reduce its leads to stereotypes or tropes and casts Suze as a woman we would actually want to hang out with rather than pity for going through a tough life stage.”

Teghan Beaudette - CBC

“Suze brings something new to the premise of an unlikely friendship, capturing the human experience by residing in a tonal sweet spot between joy and sadness. Screenwriters Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark construct a charming story through the unlikely balance of emotion and comedy. To put it simply, Suze reminds audiences there is always a reason to laugh, even if sometimes they want to cry.”

Andrew Fukui - Geek Vibes Nation

“Watkins and Gillespie, ever the odd couple, articulate the open-hearted vulnerability of their characters with ease and charm; together, their natural chemistry lends a great degree of authenticity to the film and its message of self-worth.”

Sarah Regan - Exclaim!

“The combination of Michaela Watkins and Charlie Gillespie elevates Suze from a great movie to a truly unforgettable one that had me reaching for the tissues as it neared the finish line. Both give career-best, devastating turns that leave the viewer craving more time to spend with Suze and Gage.”

- Josh At The Movies

“Suze hits the perfect sweet spot between being lively and acknowledging the harsher, crushing emotions.”

- Debanjar Dhar - High On Films

“A shamelessly feel-good movie buoyed by dynamic, lived-in performances, Suze offers emotional rewards far grander than its simple story might suggest. And it’s an honest pleasure to watch.”

- Kim Hughes - Original Cin

“SUZE is the Odd Couple the 2020s Have Been Waiting For”

- Shaun Lang - Hollywood North Magazine

“The key to “Suze’s” success is the way it presents a platonic relationship based on mutual respect and how they give one another a reason to embrace the battle scars that formed them, and move ahead toward happiness.”

- Richard Crouse

“Suze” is more than a film; it’s a heartwarming exploration of kindness, generosity, and unconditional love. It also highlights the importance of self-acceptance, self-worth, and mutual affection. The film’s conclusion is profoundly satisfying, evidence of the filmmakers’ intention to craft a narrative that resonates beyond the screen, offering lessons in humanity that are both profound and essential.”

- Ulkar Alakbarova - Moviemovesme.com

“Suze is the type of quirky, offbeat and congenial film that’s impossible to hate.”

- Parker & The Picture Shows