Friendships are incredibly valuable, but they can also become surprisingly difficult. Misunderstandings, distance, or realizing a friendship was built on unhealthy dynamics can all lead to its end, no matter how long you’ve known each other.
Amber Love’s new documentary, One Another, recently premiered at SXSW 2026 and beautifully explores the power of both long-lasting friendships and the new connections we make—even if those new bonds mean letting go of old ones. It’s a genuinely heartwarming and enjoyable film.
One Another Has Some Meaningful (If A Bit Imbalanced) Conversations About Friendship
The documentary One Another follows Joe, Giorgia, and Lorri – three individuals across the country who are all navigating a turning point in a close friendship. Joe, who found self-acceptance with the support of his friend Roni, is moving to San Francisco, and Roni joins him before returning home. Giorgia, still recovering from the emotional toll of the pandemic, is questioning her long-standing friendship with Alexa, having written to her since childhood but recently struggling with her mental health. Meanwhile, Lorri, adjusting to an empty nest, hopes to reconnect with a cherished friend after years of distance, seeking companionship and a way to cope with loneliness.
With her first feature film, One Another, director Amber Love introduces a wonderful and relatable trio of characters: Joe, Giorgia, and Lorri. They represent a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, drawing the audience into their lives.
Lorri and Giorgia are the heart of the SXSW documentary. Giorgia thoughtfully discusses the end of her friendship with Alexa, which is a powerful message about prioritizing mental health, even if it means letting go of some relationships. Lorri openly shares about her friendship with Lisa during Lisa’s initial cancer diagnosis, and about the strong connections within her Michigan community, beautifully illustrating that friendships don’t always have to end, even when they change.
Joe’s storyline is where the film One Another starts to feel uneven and less compelling. Like Giorgia’s story, it touches on important themes of mental health and self-acceptance as we see Joe and Roni’s friendship fade. But compared to the more complex stories of the other characters, Joe and Roni’s falling out feels a bit too simple, especially with their move across the country. It’s almost as if the film loses interest in exploring their issues as it goes on.
The friendship between Giorgia and Alexa feels underdeveloped. While the film understandably focuses on Giorgia’s side since she’s the one who ended contact, it doesn’t give Alexa much of a chance to share her perspective. The movie shows flashbacks of their time together, but doesn’t explore Alexa’s feelings as fully as it does for characters like Roni and Lisa.
Even though parts of the movie feel a little uneven, One Another is still a pleasant and heartwarming watch. The director’s visual style and editing are both beautiful and personal, and the characters of Joe, Giorgia, and Lorri are genuinely likable. Ultimately, the film offers a touching message about the power of unconditional love and friendship.
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2026-03-13 19:59