Furlough

A young woman working part-time as a prison guard while caring for her own mother is tasked with escorting a rebellious inmate on an emergency leave. The prisoner is granted permission to visit her dying mother, but the journey quickly deviates from the plan. The two women end up on an unpredictable road trip as the guard struggles to maintain control over the volatile convict.

This 2018 comedy was produced by DeerJen and written by Barry Strugatz. It was directed by Laurie Collyer, following her previous film Sherrybaby from 2006. The movie features a cast including Melissa Leo, Tessa Thompson, Edgar Ramírez, Anna Paquin, Whoopi Goldberg, and Erik Griffin. A total of 29 actors are credited in the film, supported by a crew of 142 members.

The movie has received mixed reactions from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.5/10 based on 2,200 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 5.7/10 from 59 votes. In comparison, film critics gave the movie a higher rating of 7/10 based on 5 reviews.