In the rural town of Rich Hill, Mo., population 1,393,
three young residents find themselves dreaming big
but living small. Fourteen-year-old Andrew loves
his family and tries to adapt the best he can to being
constantly uprooted and moved around the state as his
dad clings to dreams of creating the life he wants for his
family. Fifteen-year-old Harley’s mother is in prison for
attempted murder. He lives with his grandmother, who
tries to create a sense of stability for a young boy dealing
with issues far beyond his years. Thirteen-year-old
Appachey is a smart old soul who can’t seem to find a
way to align himself to the world he lives in. Filmmaking
cousins Tracy Droz Tragos and Andrew Droz Palermo,
whose family historically hails from the town, create an
achingly beautiful, Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning
portrait of three boys navigating their way through
adolescence and daydreaming towards their future.
Charlotte Cook, Hot Docs