Seagrass

Set in the mid-1990s, this Canadian drama follows Judith, a Japanese-Canadian woman struggling with the recent loss of her mother. She takes her husband and two daughters to a therapeutic retreat on the Pacific coast to seek healing. As the parents participate in group therapy, the tensions within the marriage surface, creating an unstable emotional environment for the children and fundamentally altering the family dynamic.

Written and directed by Meredith Hama-Brown, the film stars Ally Maki as Judith and Luke Roberts as Steve, with supporting performances by Chris Pang, Nyha Huanga Breitkreuz, Remy Marthaller, and Hannah Bos. The production involved several companies, including h264, Ceroma Films, Experimental Forest Films, and Hamilton Skunkworks.

With a runtime of 115 minutes, the movie has received a moderate response from general viewers, holding a 6/10 rating on IMDb based on 440 votes. In contrast, it was more positively received by professional reviewers, who gave it a rating of 7.9/10 across 23 reviews.