Working Summer by Lily Weisberg // Drama // Directors Notes [Video]

Mother/daughter relationships are an important cornerstone of cinematic storytelling. But one type of maternal representation we don’t usually see portrayed on screen is that of the mother whose life is flourishing in the wake of their child leaving the nest. It’s a fascinating notion and one that lies at the centre of Lily Weisberg’s drama Working Summer. The plot of Weisberg’s film centres on Nora who returns home to Upstate New York where he mother has embraced a life centred around basketweaving. To Nora’s surprise, her mother isn’t wallowing in the loss of her departure but instead has found a sense of fulfilment in her low-stakes existence. Working Summerhas certainly marked Weisberg as one to watch on DN’s radar and if you’re a fan of Sofia Coppola or Kelly Reichardt, we recommend you check out her work too, starting with this short, which is paired below with a deep dive conversation with Weisberg, …