Braking for Whales

A perfect family portrait on the mantel. In reality, a brother and sister who haven't spoken in years. When their estranged mother dies, Brandon and Star are forced to reunite for a single, absurd task: to scatter her ashes in the ocean, per her final, bizarre wish. This 2019 dramedy charts a cross-country road trip fueled by old grievances, fast food, and a shared, reluctant inheritance. It’s a story about the messy, often hilarious work of untangling family ties, where the only thing heavier than the urn in the backseat is the weight of everything left unsaid.