Credited cast: | |||
Ashley Greene | ... | Ellie | |
Mary Steenburgen | ... | Dr. Margot | |
Michaela Watkins | ... | Dolores Jr. | |
Andrew J. West | ... | Walt | |
Michael Gladis | ... | Delaney | |
Julie Nathanson | ... | Mrs. Norman | |
Natalie Canerday | ... | Estate Sale Customer | |
Ingrid Haas | ... | Sarah | |
Jennifer Pierce Mathus | ... | Crazy Girls Waitress | |
Troy Anthony Hogan | ... | Dewey Ray (as Troy Hogan) | |
Jason Scott Morgan | ... | Crazy Girls Man #2 (as Jason S. Morgan) | |
Graham Gordy | ... | Jimmy Lee | |
David An | ... | Chef Horita | |
Damon McKinnis | ... | Teenage Hibachi Chef | |
Melanie Haynes | ... | Aunt Patty |
After his father's death, a young man - WALT (Andrew J. West) - moves to his dad's hometown in order to learn more about who his father was. Walt decides to stay with his awkward aunt and her family, whose denial makes his search nearly impossible. He accepts a job in a local antique mall where his boss quickly offers him the possibility of a management position; however, a mean-spirited co-worker isn't pleased by his new competition and proceeds to sabotage any chance Walt has. Walt then meets ELLIE (Ashley Greene), an eccentric and crude free spirit who still manages to be irresistibly charming. He finds himself completely enamored, though both are hesitant to pursue a relationship. Walt ends up not only finding out who his father really was, but learns more about himself than he ever thought possible. Written by Graham Gordy & Daniel Campbell
This movie reminds me of a Garrison Keillor skit from the Prairie Home Companion radio show. Great twists in the dialogue, humorous witty story telling designed to engage viewers in an immersive trip to odd likable characters working through their lives. I laughed many times at the writers intentionally landed jokes mocking Hallmark movies and so many direct homages to the Carol Burnett Show along with the whole radio era story telling that never once apologized for being a movie on the 21st century. I got it from the very first scene where they were going with this film and they totally got it right! Excellent job at speaking to the thousands of writers, radio shows and decades of creative entertainment that preceded the film industry. I send hugs out for this entire effort well done, well portrayed, and expert cinematic story telling.