Postcards from the Edge is a 1990 dramatic comedy directed by Mike Nichols. In the film, Suzanne Vale (Meryl Streep) is a successful actress who has become deeply involved in drugs and alcohol. After an accidental overdose, she spends some time in a detox center and feels she is ready to move on with her life and her career. Her production company does not feel as confident and explains to her that they will only continue to use her if she agrees to live with her mother, Doris Mann (Shirley MacLaine), a former star actress. Vale is shocked at the requirement, she has spent years trying to get out from under her mother and dreads having to live with her. She agrees but the situation is difficult because her mother is an active alcoholic. The difference between the two is Doris' drinking and behavior is more socially acceptable than Suzanne's. Will Suzanne be able to handle all the new pressures sobriety brings her?moreless