Postcards from the Edge

Suzanne Vale, a once-acclaimed actress, finds herself in the isolating yet darkly humorous world of rehabilitation following a drug overdose. Feeling like "something on the bottom of someone's shoe," she navigates the eccentricities and harrowing realities of the drug hospital, grappling with her past and an uncertain future. As she contemplates her return to the demanding and often superficial landscape of Hollywood, Suzanne encounters Alex, a new patient whose intense addiction and Heathcliff-esque allure remind her that no matter how close she feels to the edge, there's always someone pushing the boundaries further. Carrie Fisher's semi-autobiographical debut is a sharply observant, uproarious, and poignant commentary on addiction, recovery, and the unique pressures of celebrity culture, offering a brutally honest and hilarious glimpse into a woman striving to reclaim her life amid the chaos.