

Stand-up comedian Max Bernal lives with his father Stan while struggling to co-parent his autistic son Ezra with his ex-wife. When forced to confront difficult decisions about their son's future, Max and Ezra embark on a cross-country road trip that has a transcendent impact on both their lives.
Acting
William A. Fitzgerald brings authentic autistic experience Hollywood rarely allows.
Writing
Autistic writers room = no inspiration porn, just messy realness.
Direction
Goldwyn lets moments breathe without Oscar-bait manipulation.

Director
Tony Goldwyn
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
William A. Fitzgerald is actually autistic—rare authentic casting in a genre that loves neurotypical Oscar bait. Tony Goldwyn fought hard for this.
The restraint scene mirrors real debates in autism parenting communities; the film refuses easy answers, which angered some advocacy groups.