Bar Union

Aidan Brand is offered a generous promotion to become Vice President at his firm, but accepting it means taking another step away from his lifelong passion as a musician. After recklessly drinking at a bar where he compares himself to a sad old man portrayed in one of the paintings hung there, Aidan seeks advice from his best friend, his wife and ultimately his grieving father, whose own personal regret brings a surprising twist to how Aidan sees himself and his future.

Directed by Antoine Le, Bar Union leans on a strong ensemble — Andre Brooks, Anthony Di Novi, Lindsey Elise — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2014.