Jellyfish reminds me so much of the style of filmmaking that characterized the independent film renaissance of the early-to-mid 1990s – sparse music, uncluttered plots, well-written dialog, warm and simple presentation of characters, moments of deep emotion captured with tenderness, and a complex but pleasing resolution which leaves a lot up to the viewer. As someone who loved the early indie movement, I really enjoyed this film. The acting, pacing, and direction are all done very well. I wouldn’t call it a great film (I’m not sure if I would watch it again – I might) but it is a high-quality film: interesting, entertaining, thought-provoking, and crafted with skill.

I highly recommend that you put Jellyfish on your Netfilx cue and check it out!