

Six high school seniors and their beloved local hero search for a graceful exit from a struggling small town.
Acting
Barry Corbin's worn-in warmth anchors every scene.
Cinematography
Texas flatlands shot like melancholy poetry.
Writing
Dialogue that actually sounds like real teenagers.
Director
Porter Farrell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in just 18 days in Smithville, Texas — the same town from 'Tree of Life.'
Director Porter Farrell grew up in rural Texas and based Gil on his own grandfather.