When his sister asks him to look after her son, a radio journalist embarks on a cross-country trip with his energetic nephew to show him life away from Los Angeles.
Awards & Festivals:
Mill Valley Film Festival – Audience Award (U.S. Cinema)
Camerimage – Audience Award, Golden Frog (Main Competition)
Heartland International Film Festival – Pioneering Spirit Award (Rising Star)
Rome Film Fest – participation
Film Independent Spirit Awards, Nominee – Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Feature
Satellite Awards, Nominee – Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, Best Screenplay, Original, Best Cinematography
Gotham Awards, Nominee – Outstanding Lead Performance, Outstanding Supporting Performance
HMMA Award – Best Original Score - Independent Film
National Board of Review, USA – Top Ten Independent Films