Tomorrow, maybe

The need to seek out redemption is to cleanse oneself from misdeeds of yesterday. “Tomorrow, Maybe” is the story of recently released convict Lloyd (Robert Blanche) and his desire to amend past mistakes and to redeem himself in the eyes of his daughter Iris (Bethany Jacobs) Iris has her own world of problems however and when her estranged father Lloyd, wants to make his way back into her her good graces, it is the most inconvenient time. Married to an alcoholic abusive cop named Bobby (Grant Davis), Lloyd attempts to aid Iris in repairing her relationship. Lloyd illustrates a man humbled by his time in prison and because of this he tries so tirelessly to reconnect with his daughter but not before realizing that he must establish his life again so he takes the initiative to find employment and a place to live before contacting Iris.

Lloyd is a smart capable man with one singular goal which is to be a smart capable father that he knows he can be to Iris. Once he reaches out to Iris he pleads his case, admits to his faults and his unforgivable absence in her life. It is the type of confession that cracks your heart in two if you can empathise with Lloyd. If you grew up missing a parent however, you may hold your reserve on trusting Lloyd. Yet true as he is persistent, Lloyd does not falter when it comes to being there for his daughter in whatever capacity it may be that she allows for him. Sadly what she allows at first is not much, so Lloyd passionately and selflessly tells her he will wait and that he will be there when or if she decides she wants him back in her life as a father figure. Throughout the first act Lloyd remains on his righteous path of redemption and continues to carry himself as such until the end. As a father, a man, and a character Lloyd is believable as a rehabilitated estranged father trying to do right by his only child. His insistent attitude is a constant, and thus grants the love for his daughter to be viewed as inspiring.

From this point Iris moves the plot along as she invites her father over after her physically abusive husband leaves for a few days so they can both have some time to think. Naturally, as a caring father would, Lloyd ask about a bruise Iris has sustained but she wants to avoid the topic. Lloyd does not pressure her with a overbearing attitude that many would suspect and possibly behave themselves but instead informs her that she deserves “better than this.” Iris’ character is a little too immature for her own good as she obviously has changed her mind about allowing her father into her life after the last fight with Bobby. But it could be, that with her father having returned her suppressed childlike behaviors are reemerging. Whichever the reason it is still in line with human nature. Eventually she does ask for Lloyd’s help and he does give it to her in the precise fashion she needs for her unruly relationship.

Iris’ husband Bobby is a young man having difficulty with his manhood and has been taking his frustration out on her. The struggle Bobby is facing is with his sexuality which doesn’t factor in too significantly yet is the reason for turmoil in Iris’ life. Lloyd and Bobby share a moment wherein Lloyd offers aid only because he knows how much Iris loves her husband and genuinely wants to help. Unbeknownst to any of them including Bobby is that it is more severe than stress or an aspect of personality that can be changed. Bobby is a selfish character besides him not knowing or understanding what is going on with himself, he is quite unpleasant to say the least. So likely he is the antagonist to Lloyd’s journey of redemption but it is not a quality to effect the movie poorly. As a trigger situation it is the proper set up that Lloyd needs to become a father to Iris again.

Along with Jace and Roy, Robert Blanche (Lloyd) had a hand in writing the script which makes for his particular authentic and well imagined character. Bethany Jacobs (Iris) is quite the up and coming actress that hopefully will pursue more character based roles so her multi-faceted acting talents may flourish uninhibited. “Tomorrow, Maybe,” tells the proverbial story of redemption in a way not seen too often. Plausible characters leading conceivable lives with a conclusion we could all root for in a better world, for a better tomorr3ow, maybe.

Saw the 4th June 2017