'The Lowdown' Star Reflects on Francis and Lee’s Father-Daughter Relationship
Ryan Kiera Armstrong shares insights on the dynamic between Francis and Lee after the finale of The Lowdown. The first season concluded with some unresolved tension between Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke) and his daughter, Francis (Armstrong), both driven to seek the truth.
Season Finale Highlights
In the final episode, "The Sensitive Kind," Lee uncovers the truth behind Dale Washberg’s (Tim Blake Nelson) death. However, he also confronts the harsh reality that his job endangers Francis both physically and emotionally.
Francis's Awareness and Intelligence
Armstrong reveals,
“I don’t think that she realized how big it was,”
regarding the danger Francis faced throughout the season. Yet, she adds,
“I also think that she’s really intelligent for her age, and so I think that she knew something was up.”
Francis’s Emotional Moment
After Lee misses her parent-teacher conference, Francis recites a heartfelt poem at an open-mic event, expressing the pain caused by her parents’ separation and her father's absence. Armstrong reflects on this performance:
“I read it, and at first I was really moved, and then the next thought was I have to make it really good.”
She also notes the significance of the scene coming on her last day of filming: “It was also my last day on set, so I was like, I can’t regret anything, it has to be perfect.”
Summary
The bond between Francis and Lee remains complex, highlighting themes of family struggles amid dangerous professions and emotional resilience.
Author’s note: The story masterfully explores the delicate balance between truth-seeking and protecting loved ones in a tense family drama.