Inspired by true stories, a lighthouse keeper's wife struggles with her work and her sanity as she cares for her sick husband in 19th century Maine.
Or, just listen to the "Press":
“fae’s film displays a gift for both masterful composition and mesmerizing drama as she imparts this involving story of an embattled woman relegated to the fringes of society but determined to be respected.” - women in film & tv vancouver
"a truly exquisite film... portraying the challenges that come with cracking the glass ceiling..." - vox magazine
"from start to finish... a work by a visionary artist" - fipresci
"a purity of style, a remarkable sense of place and time, that seems long matured and yet the beginning of something new and exciting... the revelation of a new directing talent.” - camera lucida
“a gripping portrait... wonderfully mysterious... fae’s abbie is an entrancing blend of delicacy and strength... just stunning.” - santa fe new mexican
"beautifully shot, building tension against the harsh landscape... fae proves to be a true new talent.” - nashville scene
"gorgeously shot and intimately written... mesmerizing... a stunning portrait... it’s easy to see why fae has rightfully been anointed as an emerging talent." - the washingtonian
"quietly mesmerizing...the film takes on an ingmar bergman feel in the second half... its beauty and confidently methodical pacing..." - orlando weekly
"with this her first feature film, i sincerely hope fae continues her work in the cinematic arts... an early candidate for my top films of 2016.” - cinema365
"a poignant expression of the ignored and uncredited contribution of women in the 1870s..." - the maneater
"weds stunning visuals to the compelling story of a lighthouse keeper’s wife caring for her husband, their home and herself...” - columbia tribune
"a glimpse into the lives of often forgotten heroines..." - williamette week
"a unique film with a fascinating lighthouse-keeper heroine..." - indiewire
"a kind of synchronic beauty..." - culturecapital dc
"a unique film with a fascinating heroine who is as sturdy and distinctive as the maine coastline where the story takes place...” - ktvz