Sunlight Jr.

In a poignant and unflinching portrayal of love and struggle, "Sunlight Jr." follows an unmarried couple, Melissa, a convenience store clerk, and Richie, a paraplegic struggling to make ends meet on his disability check, as they face the harsh realities of an unplanned pregnancy and financial insecurity. Directed by writer Laurie Collyer, the film is inspired by Barbara Ehrenreich's non-fiction book Nickel and Dimed, offering a raw and emotional look at the struggles of low-wage workers. With incandescent performances from Naomi Watts and Matt Dillon, the film brings to life a heart-wrenching tale of two people fighting to build a future together amidst the shadows of poverty and hardship.