A mothers hands are an abundance of love.
But, they can also take love away.
That is the crisis in Janets life, played by an incredibleJulianne NicholsoninJanet Planet.
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Who she should give love to, and how much of it, is something shes never perfected.
Nicholson has been steadily working since the 90s herself, often in supporting roles as tough, stoic women.
What Is ‘Janet Planet’ About?
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So, Lacy spends the summer with her mom and the men she dates instead.
Lacy watches her mother with fascination and lives a mostly isolated life away from kids her age.
Her piercing blue eyes are a juxtaposition to her gentle hands, and the quiet timber of her voice.
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She then pulls her hand away from Lacy.
All the most important scenes take place in bed between Janet and Lacy.
Its their safe space, where they dont have to pretend for men’s sake.
In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet. As the months pass, three visitors enter their orbit, all captivated by Janet.
In a touching scene, Lacy wonders if her mother would still love her if she liked girls.
And I think its maybe ruined my life.
Ive never said that out loud before."
As the months pass, three visitors enter their orbit, all captivated by Janet.
Janet Planetis available to watch on Max in the U.S.
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