The Third Plate
Clara prepares a familiar Sunday lunch for her mother. An unexpected companion and an afternoon film reveal how much of her mother's life she has been assuming rather than hearing.
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English stories: Family Drama
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The Shape of Sunday
An urgent alteration brings a seamstress between a mother’s wedding dress and her adult daughter’s plans. Before Sunday, all three must decide what can change—and who gets to choose.
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The River Between Us
Two sisters deliver their mother's last rowing boat to its buyer. A failed shortcut interrupts the journey and exposes the different stories they have told themselves about leaving and staying.
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