When Rose is faced with the ultimatum of losing her job if she attends her mother's funeral, she chooses the latter. She travels with her teenage daughter back to her childhood town. There, she confronts a life she left behind over a decade ago following her marriage. She soon realises that her best friend is still there, along with Everett, who attended the same school. It also turns out that her mother made a blueberry jam that was beloved throughout the town, and before long, Rose finds herself making her mother’s recipe to raise money for those in need. Amidst it all, her ex-husband also turns up to try and benefit from Roses new situation.
This is a film that gives off low-budget vibes, and I initially expected the plot and acting to match. However, it turned out to be really good if you can overlook some flaws in the production quality. The story develops nicely with feel-good moments, romance, and a significant dose of strong female characters. The ending alone is worth the whole film. If it weren’t for the production quality, I would have rated it a 6. It’s definitely worth watching.
