Transitioning from a shoestring budget to a bigger checkbook and a cast of Oscar nominees and stars, directors Mark and Jay Duplass go somewhat mainstream with Cyrus, a story about a divorcee named John who struggles with single life. But after a chance encounter at a party with a beautiful woman named Molly, things appear to be on the upswing. Until, that is, he meets Molly's twenty-one year old son, Cyrus, whose awkward relationship with his mother puts them in a territorial battle of wits. Maintaining an indie look and feel, Cyrus keeps things simple. It's well constructed and honest, allowing its characters a touch of improvisational freedom. The result, of which, is a humorous experiment in social discomfort.

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