THE GOOD HALF - CATCHING UP WITH STARS ELISABETH SHUE and DAVID ARQUETTE

Family reunions can be tense, but even more so when gathering for a funeral of a loved one.

The Good Half centers around a family who have just lost the mom to cancer. Nick Jonas stars as Renn, an emotionally distant writer who returns to his hometown of Cleveland for his beloved mother’s funeral, after having spent years successfully avoiding interactions with his high-strung sister (Brittany Snow), bumbling but well-meaning father (Matt Walsh), and untrustworthy step-father (David Arquette).

While in town, he forges a new relationship with a charming, energetic stranger (Alexandra Shipp) who pushes him to realize that he can’t avoid conflict forever — with his family or within himself.

Directed by Robert Schwartzman and written by Brett Ryland, The Good Half tells this story by weaving memories of Renn’s mother (Elisabeth Shue) into his journey as he confronts complex familial relationships with a refreshingly wry sense of humor — a reminder that grief and growth involve ups and downs, with pain and laughter along the way.

I spoke with the films stars Elisabeth Shue and David Arquette about working on this project and much more.

The Good Half - Digital Release September 6th