"Juniper," out April 4 on demand, gives the incomparable Charlotte Rampling another plum part at Ruth, an ornery, alcoholic grandmother currently using a wheelchair with an injured leg. Her son, Robert (Marton Csokas) has a difficult relationship with her, so he leaves Ruth in the care of her troubled teenage grandson, Sam (George Ferrier), along with a nurse, Sarah (Edith Poor). Sam, who is not pleased by this development, is contemplating suicide as he is dealing with a suspension from school as well as the loss of his mother. Of course, grandson and grandmother bond as they get to know each other and find they are more alike than not.
"There are different ways of playing characters. If you have a particular way of being with yourself in your own character ... that's the best way because there is kind of authenticity and distance."
