Nearly every minute the camera is focused on her, [Rebecca] Hall wears a vague, faraway look of uncertainty, as though she is contemplating the past, present, and future all at once.

A small story made with big performances from leads Stevens and Hall, and while it hasn't gotten the promotional push for audiences to pay attention, people lucky enough to stumble across it will fall for everyone involved.

(Director Brian Crano) gives Permission a tremulous tone that's in turns sexy, tender, and heart-trembling.

Although uneven it is an interesting look at the responsibilities that come with adult relationships.