The Art of Quitting Gracefully (2026)
The first draft of anything is…
2026 · 1h 34m
When 41-year-old NYC teacher Joan Cantrell quits her job to finally write the novel she's been avoiding, she's haunted by more than her deadline: her mother also tried to become a writer, and killed herself when she failed.
Director: Micah Stathis
Writers: Micah Stathis, Clare Louise Frost
Cinematography: Nikko Tonolete
Cast
Clare Louise Frost as Joan CantrellChristine Verleny as RobertaPatrick Feeney as MarcusCharley Tucker as GeorgeAlastair Boag as DonMax Bank as JonathanAmir Mosallaie as HenryLawrence Blake as CarlChristine Merlino as ChristineMirele Ciccarone as SophieJosephine Wilson as DaphneMore like this
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