Francine

Francine is a drama about a quiet woman who moves to a small town after her release from prison. Struggling to reconnect with society and form normal relationships with people, she finds solace and comfort in caring for animals.

The film was directed by Melanie Shatzky and Brian M. Cassidy, marking the first of two collaborations between them before they worked together on A Man Imagined in 2024. Melissa Leo stars in the lead role as Francine, appearing alongside Victoria Charkut, Dave Clark, Keith Leonard, Laurent Rejto, and Barbara Sebring-Forman. Produced by Washington Square Films, the production was a joint effort between Canada and the United States.

With a runtime of 74 minutes, the film has received a moderate response from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 295 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher assessment with a rating of 6.1/10 from 20 reviews.