Very well executed

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

What exactly is the message of this film? Because an hour after watching and wracking my brain, I'm still confused on the plot. Regardless of the terrible story line, I'm pretty certain that it was Christian propaganda. The forbidden fruit references/symbolism start early on (apples everywhere) but it doesn't click until stereotypical butch Geri comes into the picture, harassing the women about their relationship. She eventually reveals herself to be a born again Christian who has forsaken her only true love for a relationship w Christ. But that's not even the half of it as far as the *out of left field* twists and turns this movie has for literally no reason. I just don't get the message. Dare to be happy w someone who truly loves and sees you, and be doomed to hell; or be w someone who doesn't notice that you're sobbing uncomfortably throughout sex, doesn't care about you outside of an objectified stand point, and married you straight out of high school when you had no idea who you were- so that God won't punish you? Or when you realize that either way you're doomed to hell, just kill yourself/possibly suddenly die of cancer? Please, someone help me get it because I really really don't. If you're actually a queer identifying person, don't watch this movie unless you want an entire lifetime of brainwashing to be regurgitated in slow, unexpected heaves over the course of two hours.... I would've appreciated this movie being more appropriately categorized so I could've missed this retraumatization completely....

"Running on empty dreams" tells the story of a married woman with cancer, who moves to a new place with her husband and her small son. There, she gets to know the neighbor, a single mom, quite well and quickly falls in love with her, a love that questions the basics her life has been set upon until now.The movie is clearly created with a rather low budget. Unfortunately, at some points, you also notice this, either because the acting is carried out a bit too ambitious or because some of the plot points are lacking connection a bit, so that some of the developments somehow happen a bit out of the blue. Nevertheless I really liked the movie, for it raises an important issue, is clearly filmed with a lot of heart and effort and yet remains entertaining and watchable. The end, in my opinion, was a bit dramatic and there is a high counter of dramatic dialogues as well but you can mostly connect to the characters and understand their problems.All in all it is a beautiful small movie, several points could still be improved, but I've seen many worse films with bigger budget.

This movie is simply outstanding. It's different yes but it's also beautiful in a way.The main characters have an amazing chemistry, there are a few odd and wondering moments however, if you let your imagination take over, you can actually kind of get the end you want.I had the pleasure to interview Kathleen Benner (Sydney Harris) and the producer Nitara Osbourne. Both of who have given me more details on the movie, a touching background story and the thoughts and ideas behind it.It's not just a lesbian movie, it's a touching, down to earth and real movie. Don't just dismiss it, watch it.

OMG i just didn't understand what the storyline was all about. although the lead actress was very hot. points for that! the relationship of the women didn't seem to click. the role of that "Gerry" was confusing. because why in the first place would she even interrupt in the life of Sydney. they aren't even friends and what was more weird was when Gerry and Sydney were already shouting at each other and all Jane did was laugh at both of them. WTF? can't she even just say something like to stop yelling at each other.. what was that all about? LOL..it was good but not enough for me to recommend this film. weird storyline.