: Their "co-dependent" bond is tested when Laura meets Jim (Fra Fee), a serious, teetotal classical pianist. After getting engaged to him, Laura begins to drift toward a more conventional domestic life, which Tyler views as a betrayal of their rebellious identity.

: Emma Jane Unsworth , who adapted the screenplay from her own novel. Lead Performances :

: Fra Fee (Jim), Dermot Murphy (Marty), and Amy Molloy (Jean, Laura's sister). Animals (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb

The 2019 film , directed by Sophie Hyde, is a comedy-drama that explores the raw and often messy dynamics of a long-term female friendship. Adapted by Emma Jane Unsworth from her 2014 novel of the same name, the story follows two best friends in Dublin whose hedonistic lifestyle is challenged by the onset of their thirties and shifting personal priorities. Core Premise & Plot

(Tyler): Provides an "anarchic comic edge" and "brilliantly spiky" presence as the enabler who fears being left behind.

: Laura (Holliday Grainger), an aspiring writer struggling with a decade-long creative block, and Tyler (Alia Shawkat), her sardonic and fiercely independent best friend, have spent ten years in a cycle of partying, drinking, and drug use.

: As Laura tries to balance her loyalty to Tyler with her new relationship, she also becomes attracted to Marty (Dermot Murphy), a pretentious poet. The film culminates in Laura's realization that she must find her own creative voice and move forward independently. Key Cast & Crew

: Sophie Hyde , an Australian filmmaker known for her nuanced depictions of personal growth.