Filmworks Summerside presents: The Friend (2024)

Adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s acclaimed novel and directed by Scott McGehee & David Siegel, The Friend explores unexpected companionship, deep loss, and quiet transformation. Naomi Watts stars as Iris, a solitary writer in New York whose life is suddenly overturned when her beloved friend and mentor Walter (Bill Murray) dies by suicide — leaving behind not only his literary legacy but his 150-lb Great Dane, Apollo.

What begins as a reluctant obligation becomes a profound bond as Iris cares for Apollo, and in turn, the dog helps her confront grief, loneliness, and the definition of home. With a stellar supporting cast, gentle humor, and emotional depth, The Friend delicately balances heartache and hope in a story that proves comfort can come from the most surprising places.

Join us for this haunting and heartfelt drama — a film that speaks to anyone who’s ever lost, loved, and found strength in an unexpected friendship.