Sleepwalking
Directed by William Maher
Produced by Denver & Delilah Productions, FilmEngine
A bleak, intimate road-trip drama about a damaged uncle and his vulnerable niece navigating abandonment, abuse, and the fragile bonds that form in desperation.
When her boyfriend is arrested for marijuana possession, Joleen Reedy and her 11-year-old daughter, Tara, take refuge with Joleen's aimless brother, James. Joleen soon runs off with a truck driver, and James is unable to meet his responsibilities. After Child Protective Services takes possession of Tara, James abducts her from a foster home, and the two travel from California to Utah, where his abusive father lives.
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Like Sleepwalking
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Same Mood as Sleepwalking
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sleepwalking, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sleepwalking, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sleepwalking, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
