Now screening at SXSW, Sophie Jarvis’ “Until Branches Bend” tells the story of Robin (Grace Glowicki), a cannery worker who is struggling to get an abortion. She’s also dealing with major drama at work. When she finds an invasive bug in a peach, Robin is pressured to stay quiet about her discovery by management. “You did the right thing bringing it here,” she’s told. “Let’s just keep this between you and I.” The spot suggests that Robin doesn’t follow orders, and word gets out.
Robin “turns her focus towards proving to her community that the danger [the issue] poses is real. As her obsession alienates her from friends and family,