Charlie, the fiercely independent owner of an all-female mechanic shop, is forced to reevaluate her future when a flashy corporate competitor moves in across the street. Seeking comfort, she turns to an anonymous online confidant - unaware she's confiding in Beau, the very rival threatening her business. As sparks fly both online and off, the truth threatens to blow everything apart.
Acting
Petsch and Scipio sell the tension—you'll yell at the screen.
Production
Actual female mechanics consulted; the shop feels lived-in, not Pinterest.
Director
Lacey Uhlemeyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The shop's vintage tool wall is real—props team bought out three closing Midwest garages. Several mechanics in background are actual industry veterans, not extras.
Released amid 2024-25 indie theater closures; its underdog narrative accidentally mirrored its own distribution struggles. The 'corporate chains kill community' subtext hits different now.
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