A driver's license as rebellion—who knew parallel parking could be this revolutionary?
An autistic man sets out to get his driver's license to prove he can function "normally." But when he falls in love during lessons, his pursuit of independence collides with society's demands and forces him to face unexpected challenges.
Acting
Authentic neurodivergent portrayal, not inspiration porn.
Direction
Bauer's restraint lets discomfort breathe.
Director
Gabriel M. Bauer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dutch cinema's rising wave of disability-led storytelling, finally letting neurodivergent actors narrate their own experiences rather than being observed.
The driving instructor romance deliberately subverts the 'manic pixie dream girl'—she's the one learning, not fixing him.
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