Actors always have a script to turn to when discovering their character. Yet, Alison Pill feels grateful to have had the opportunity to read a paperback version of the story, too. Not only that, but she was able to talk with author Miriam Toews, who based “All My Puny Sorrows” off of her own life. “Speaking with Miriam, who is the basis for Yoli, my character, was incredibly helpful, in terms of her own experience,” Pill told The List.
Being able to have a conversation with the author where she could ask questions regarding her character was something special for Pill as well. After hearing what Toews had to share, she was able to truly bring to light who Yoli is underneath all those layers. “It made it easy to figure out who she was and what her motivations were,” the actress shared.
As heartbreaking as Yoli’s story is, Pill said she had an incredible experience becoming her. “I hope that it shows in the movie,” she said. “That we all had a really special, magical time making it.”
“All My Puny Sorrows” is now available for rental and purchase digitally and on demand.
