“You’re in your twenties, it gets better,” the man encouragingly tells Bridget (Kelly O’Sullivan), after she tells him she’s a server at a restaurant. Bridget, in a dry tone, responds, “Actually, I’m 34.” The awkward silence that follows is probably not unfamiliar to Bridget, in a world that expects life clarity to appear in your 30’s. But Saint Frances - written by O’Sullivan herself - bucks against this world. A story as messy and unclear as the protagonist, the film gives an honest portrayal of a life in flux. The job opportunity arises for Bridget to babysit an obstinate 6-year-old named Frances (Ramona Edith-Williams) for the summer. She gets unexpectedly pregnant in the midst of navigating the difficult relationships between Frances and her two mothers. She has an abortion after discussing it with the man who impregnated her. Body changes, emotional breakdowns, and arguments follow, as Bridget tries to adjust to her new normal.
