'Regarding Us' Review: A Brave, Quietly Powerful Portrait of Identity and Connection
- Romey Norton
- Jun 5
- 3 min read
By Romey Norton - June 5, 2025
In a world hungry for more honest LGBTQ+ stories, Regarding Us arrives with a tender, introspective grace. This 2025 indie drama invites the audience into a world of quiet struggles, unexpected companionship, and the power of being seen, fully and without condition.
What is 'Regarding Us' About?
The film centres on Veronica, a transgender woman navigating a world that often refuses to understand her. But this is not a “coming out” tale, nor is it a tragedy. Instead, Regarding Us leans into emotional complexity, painting a portrait of womanhood, faith, and grief. After facing rejection from a job as a teacher in a Catholic school and battling depression, Veronica's path takes an unexpected turn when she forms a bond with Isabel, a spirited young girl whose father, Denny, is still processing his relationship breakdown.
Performances are quietly arresting. Alexandra Grey delivers a deeply felt portrayal of Veronica, with emotional weight behind every glance and pause. David Beck as Denny brings warmth and realism to a role that could have easily slipped into stereotype. His character is an out-of-work actor, trying to be a good dad whilst trying to be successful in his career; his upbeat energy helps contrast with Veronica’s quiet and calm disposition. At the same time, Andrea Rosa Guzman as Isabel lights up the screen with intuition and emotional clarity far beyond her years. Everyone has a nice, believable chemistry, and help tell this story compassionately.
Visually, Regarding Us opts for naturalism — sun-dappled kitchens, overcast parks, and intimate close-ups, all on the New York City streets. The pace is slow and steady; this is a film that trusts its audience to sit in silence, to reflect, and to feel. However, there are moments where the pacing may feel languid, and some threads could use tightening, and for viewers who crave a little drama and action, this film might feel slow.
What makes Regarding Us resonate is its commitment to authenticity. It doesn’t try to solve every issue or tick every topical box. Instead, it zeroes in on a single, life-altering question: how do we connect across generations, identities, and wounds, when the world teaches us to be afraid of difference? In doing so, it becomes more than a film about gender or loss. It becomes a meditation on humanity itself. It’s a film that will make audiences think about how they perceive the world and how they want to be treated.
What is most impressive for me is that there are a lot of stories going on in this film, with multiple characters and more being introduced halfway through. Yet it doesn’t feel stretched out or too much to follow. Each character and their arc have enough time and exploration to have real meaning and depth.
The last 15 minutes have the most tension and conflict, which helps bring the story to an end filled with hope and strength.
Is 'Regarding Us' Worth Watching?
Yes. If you’re a fan of LGBTQ+ films, then definitely give this film a watch. With themes of love, loss, identity, religion, friendship, companionship, and much more, Regarding Us is a wholesome and thought-provoking watch.
'Regarding Us' is available on Apple TV & Amazon Prime
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