Henry struggles to bond with his estranged son, Gabriel, who suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. With Gabriel unable to shed the beliefs and interests that caused their physical and emotional distance, Henry must learn to embrace his son's choices and try to connect with him through music.
Acting
J.K. Simmons simmers—restraint that hurts more than shouting.
Sound
Curated 1960s playlist that actually drives plot, not just wallpaper.
Writing
Adapts Oliver Sacks case study with earned sentimentality.
Director
Jim Kohlberg
J.K. Simmons
Henry Sawyer
Lou Taylor Pucci
Gabriel Sawyer
Julia Ormond
Dianne Daley
Cara Seymour
Helen Sawyer
Mía Maestro
Celia
Tammy Blanchard
Tamara
Scott Adsit
Dr. Biscow
James Urbaniak
Mike Tappin
Peggy Gormley
Florence
Ryan Karels
Bernie
Josh Segarra
Mark Ferris
Xander Johnson
Weed
Jesse Roche
Steve
Erica Fae
College Representative
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Dr. Oliver Sacks's essay 'The Last Hippie,' which documented real cases where music bypassed damaged memory pathways.
Lou Taylor Pucci spent months learning guitar left-handed to match the real Gabriel's playing style; J.K. Simmons insisted on live musical takes, no miming.
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