When an architect embarks on a Christmas road trip with his autistic son, their journey of struggle and hope inspires a billionaire developer who has an autistic son of his own.
Acting
Caleb Milby's authentic autistic portrayal, not neurotypical mimicry.
Writing
Tyler Sansom's script avoids inspiration-porn traps.
Direction
Intimate framing that respects autistic interiority.
Director
Tyler Sansom
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tyler Sansom cast multiple actually autistic actors after consulting with Autism Self Advocacy Network.
The 'Nook Bear' scenes were improvised; Allen Sarven's background in puppetry wasn't in the script originally.
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