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That little moment exemplifies the ways in whichStowaway, at its best, works on its audience.
But director Penna gracefully dances around such challenges.
Just about every confusing plot point is overcome by a powerful human moment.
The presence of this unexpected fourth person presents a problem on such a delicate journey.
Theres only enough oxygen on the ship for three people.
(Again:What?)
Theres also no turning back, or any chance of an outside rescue mission.
The cast keeps things admirably grounded as well.
Kendricks earnestness plays off against Kims practicality.
Anderson strikes a touching balance between guilt, disbelief, and sorrow.
All that goes far but it can only go so far.
Still,Stowawayis never boring, even as it leaves you with a million unanswered space questions.
