Ruby goes on a journey of self-discovery when she drops out of medical school in order to focus on her incarcerated husband's well-being.Ruby goes on a journey of self-discovery when she drops out of medical school in order to focus on her incarcerated husband's well-being.Ruby goes on a journey of self-discovery when she drops out of medical school in order to focus on her incarcerated husband's well-being.
- Awards
- 11 wins & 21 nominations
- Gina
- (as Maya Gilbert)
- Littleton
- (as Dondre Whitfield)
- Bus Hustler
- (as Andy Spencer)
- Movie Goer
- (uncredited)
- Prison Visitor
- (uncredited)
- Prison Guard
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAva DuVernay had wanted David Oyelowo to star in the movie but before she could approach him a friend of hers who was considering investing in the film asked an actor on a plane his opinion of the script. The actor was Oyelowo, who contacted DuVernay and asked for the part.
- GoofsIn Derek's parole hearing, Franie first summarizes that Derek has been in jail for 4 years and 2 months, then she says that he has served over 4½ years.
- Quotes
[Last lines]
Ruby: [narrating the letter] Derek, where are you now? For all these years, the answer was easy and clear. You were with me. Now, it's all unclear. We are somewhere in between. In between the forgotten and the foreseen, in a middle place. It scares me. Everyone around me is here, caught within each other. Mom and Rosie are here caught by expectations of what should be, by shame of what is, by dreams of what they wanted and what will never really be. I don't want to be caught. I see options in front of me, other roads I could travel and yet, I am still here. I don't know which way to go. There are no easy answers anymore and only one thing is clear my love, we are long lost. We are long awaited. The past has disappeared and the future, it doesn't exist till we get there. Where are you? It's a question that I now pose, to myself. I ask, unsure of the answer. There are no easy answers anymore. But I'll keep asking anyway. And I'll let you know what I find. Love, Ruby.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards (2013)
- SoundtracksStormy Weather
Performed by Little Dragon
Composed by Little Dragon
Appears Courtesy of Peacefrog Records
Quite naturally, the most valuable asset of such a film is the chemistry of a committed cast. Omari Hardwick is reasonably stoic and almost possesses the angst of a Denzel Washington character who has been pushed around too long. Emayatzy Corinealdi, as the film's emotional core, convincingly depicts a devoted wife's slow transition in priorities. With her rich experience in both cinema and TV, there's little wonder how Lorraine Toussaint goes instinctively maternal towards two younger actresses and leads them to fairly palpable family dynamics.
This is a relatively simple tale of a young wife who teeters between naivety and strength, but the skillful and effective storytelling supported by good performances offers a decently enjoyable viewing experience.
- Arit
- Jan 27, 2012
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Box office
- Budget
- $200,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $236,806
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $67,909
- Oct 14, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $236,806
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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