Synopsis
In small-town Texas, affable and popular mortician Bernie Tiede strikes up a friendship with Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow well known for her sour attitude. When she becomes controlling and abusive, Bernie goes to great lengths to remove himself from her grasp.
Facts
Based on
Texas Monthly
Awards
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor, New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor
Setting
Texas
Filming location
Texas
Production
Mandalay Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, Wind Dancer Films
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 2013 generic
- SXSW Film Festival 2012 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2012 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2011 generic
