The film tells the story of Rusty McCaan, who is recently released from prison and struggling to find work in a rural American town. While trying to be a father to his 4 year old daughter, he finds solace in the arms of Maria, a truck stop prostitute who never stays in one place for too long.
Acting
Garret Noël directed AND starred—vanity project or passion? You decide.
Production
Shot on a shoestring in actual truck stops. Location scouting: free.
Director
Garret Noël
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Garret Noël plays Rusty, his son Eli plays Rusty's son Leroy, and Whitney Anderson (his partner?) plays Susan—this is basically a family vacation with cameras.
The truck stop prostitute as romantic interest subverts neither trope nor expectation—it's 'Pretty Woman' without the fantasy budget or Julia Roberts charm.
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