In an effort to reunite with his daughter after a period of absence, a father takes her on a road trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Along the way they encounter some interesting characters and obstacles while sorting out their relationship.
Acting
Ewan and Clara McGregor's raw, unguarded father-daughter dynamic—can't fake that.
Cinematography
New Mexico desert as emotional landscape—beautiful but unforgiving.
Writing
Dialogue that actually sounds like estranged people talking, not movie people.
Director
Emma Westenberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Clara McGregor is Ewan's actual eldest daughter—this was her first major film role, cast after the director saw their natural tension in a chemistry read.
The title comes from the Leona Lewis song, which the daughter listens to in a key scene—it's a rare instance of licensed music that isn't ironic but genuinely reflects her emotional state.
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