SIFF Sighting: MIDDLETON (romance; USA)

Audrey (Taissa Farmiga) is dying to study at Middleton; Conrad (Spencer Lofranco) is reluctant to get excited about a school his dad holds so dear.

His Dad George (Andy Garcia, in a very tender performance) is a buttoned-up man in an unsatisfying marriage who falls for Edith (Vera Farmiga), Audrey's mom, when they separate from their children on the college tour.

This film captures the concept of a second "first love," and does so with sweet grace.

MIDDLETON had its world premiere at the 39th Annual Seattle International Film Festival.