Ella McCay

Ella McCay

A story about the people you love, and how to survive them.

2025115 min5.5 / 10

A darkly comedic examination of ambition, family dysfunction, and political chaos, where idealism collides with the messy realities of both personal and professional life.

An idealistic young politician juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor.

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