North of Normal

Stone handles big and difficult emotions on the gentlest terms.

Stone has strong storytelling sensibilities, and has created a narrative experience that’s grounded in honesty, and never lacking in empathy.

Given beautifully nuanced performances by Sarah Gadon and Amanda Fix, a vivid memory timeline, and visceral emotion, North of Normal feels genius, deep, and real. 


North of Normal travels tricky terrain, going outside the biopic norm.

A lovely and engaging film elevated by strong performances.

It’s an engrossing tale and one of the best-directed film adaptations of the year.