Russell, a big city actor turned struggling drag queen, escapes to his grandmother’s house in the country. There he finds sardonic Margaret (brilliant Cloris Leachman in her final starring role) in steep decline. He moves in to protect her from her greatest fear - the local nursing home. Soon Russell is lighting up the local college bar with his alter ego Fishy Falters. Antagonized by his overprotective mother, a sexy, mysterious college boy, and the specter of his failed-artist grandfather, Russell struggles to realize a bold new identity. Meanwhile, Margaret fights to retake control despite her faltering mind. Salty & sweet Jump, Darling will renew your faith in film and the joys of family.
- Year2021
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorPhil Connell
Russell, a big city actor turned struggling drag queen, escapes to his grandmother’s house in the country. There he finds sardonic Margaret (brilliant Cloris Leachman in her final starring role) in steep decline. He moves in to protect her from her greatest fear - the local nursing home. Soon Russell is lighting up the local college bar with his alter ego Fishy Falters. Antagonized by his overprotective mother, a sexy, mysterious college boy, and the specter of his failed-artist grandfather, Russell struggles to realize a bold new identity. Meanwhile, Margaret fights to retake control despite her faltering mind. Salty & sweet Jump, Darling will renew your faith in film and the joys of family.
- Year2021
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryCanada
- DirectorPhil Connell