The River

“Alexa Brahme's pared-down yet rich and chilly story, ‘The River’, is one of opposites. The surprises that steer this fable-like tale — the (literal) heavy stones that meet levity, the emotional weight of this small town, her role in a marriage and in motherhood, the fairy-like daily wear of her silk robe — dazzle. There’s something unsettling here, undeniably simple in form, that makes a lasting impression.” — Nora Lange