Lynn Shelton wrote and directed two superior indie comedies, Humpday (2009) and Your Sister's Sister (2011)... Now she's back with an engrossing drama about love and circumstance, and there isn't a false note from start to finish.

What keeps Outside In interesting throughout is the nuanced work of its so very watchable leads - especially Duplass, who spent the first half of his career behind the camera writing, directing, and producing film and TV with his brother Mark.

Director Lynn Shelton brings a high empathic bar to Outside In, then dares the audience to clear it.

Edie Falco is outstanding in this film, creating a memorable character of remarkable warmth and solid values.