As Link and his younger brother flee their violent, abusive alcoholic father and hit the road in search of their long-estranged mother, the brutal and jarring domestic/child abuse opening scenes soon give way to the more familiar road-trip/coming-of-age format and a much quieter and gentler journey of self-discovery follows, as they hook up with a young guy on their journey and Link tentatively starts to trust and find love. This Canadian indie is unhurried and beautifully-lensed, with an enormously sensitive and appealing performance by Phillip Lewitski at its heart that drives this understated and pleasantly engaging movie.
