In the aftermath of the 2008 economic crisis, a devoted father wakes up his children Ella and Charlie on an early morning for an unexpected road trip through the Midwest. The children experience the trip as a great adventure and discover a world they have never seen before. Tot Ella begins to figure out the reason for the improvised journey...
This debut film by director Cole Webley has an unforgettable, austere beauty that perfectly matches the pain of someone losing everything and the beauty of unconditional fatherly love. He masters the art of implication. As a viewer, you are left in the dark about the destination for a long time, which builds psychological tension.