Good Posture

Good Posture

Year: 2019

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: English

Director: Dolly Wells

Echo Score: 64
ComedyDrama

Following a breakup, Lillian unexpectedly moves in with the married couple Julia and Don. She soon discovers their troubled relationship when she overhears a late-night argument, culminating in Don’s sudden departure. Lillian, facing her own challenges, finds herself needing to earn her keep by cooking for Julia, a solitary and wary writer who avoids leaving her room. Through a system of notes, the two women slowly develop an unlikely connection, offering each other support as they confront personal struggles and overcome obstacles to find happiness.

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1

Lilian's Brooklyn life after her father's move

Lilian is a budding artist living in Brooklyn after her father abruptly moves to Paris with his girlfriend. The separation leaves her feeling unsettled and hungry for connection, motivating her next choices.

early Brooklyn
2

Nate's breakup and a new living arrangement

After her boyfriend Nate dumps her for being immature and unmotivated, Lilian reevaluates her life. She moves in with her family friends, Don and Julia, to regroup.

early-mid Don and Julia's home, Brooklyn
3

Don disappears after a fight with Julia

A heated quarrel with Julia leads Don to disappear, leaving the house in tense silence. Julia withdraws to her room, isolating herself and reshaping Lilian’s living situation.

soon after Don and Julia's home
4

Julia secludes herself and communicates via Lilian's journal

Julia secludes herself in her room and begins communicating with Lilian through messages written in Lilian's private journal. The exchanges reveal Julia's hold over Lilian's narrative and push Lilian toward a dangerous line of inspiration.

early-mid Julia's room
5

Lilian pursues a documentary on Julia to impress her

Lilian runs into Nate and Laura, a filmmaker, and claims she is making a documentary about Julia to impress her. Using her father's connections, she begins scouting cameramen and interviewing famous writers about Julia.

mid New York City
6

Interviews reveal her father’s return and Julia’s past influence

While interviewing writers, including Jonathan Ames, Lilian learns that her father is back in New York City but has not contacted her. She also discovers that Julia has used her as inspiration before, dating back to her childhood.

mid-late NYC locations
7

Julia uncovers the documentary project and cuts off Lilian

Julia accidentally discovers that Lilian is making a documentary when Lilian is late to meet her cameraman, Sol, who eagerly shares details. Julia confronts Lilian and cuts off all communication.

mid-late Julia's home
8

Lilian, depressed, pursues George the dog walker

Feeling isolated and rejected, Lilian attempts to pursue Julia’s dog walker, George, but he rebuffs her advances. The rejection deepens her sense of isolation within Julia’s world.

mid-late Neighborhood near Julia's home
9

Lilian reconnects with her father but is kept in the dark

Lilian finally speaks to her father in New York, but he does not reveal that he is engaged or expecting a child. This withholding echoes the broader family secrets still unresolved.

late New York City
10

Lilian apologizes, reads Good Posture, and plans to leave

To repair the rift, Lilian writes an apology to Julia and finally reads her most famous work, Good Posture. She secures a job and undertakes leaving Julia’s home, while Julia grants a tentative forgiveness by allowing her into her room.

late Julia's home
11

Morning departure: Julia and Don move toward the subway

The next morning, Lilian leaves the house and sees Julia outside walking her dog. Julia and Don head toward the subway together, while Lilian walks away in the opposite direction.

morning Outside Julia's home, near the subway

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