Inspired by an incredible true story , this modern American drama is a compelling, funny, bittersweet celebration of the enduring human-animal bond and badass mothers everywhere.

Gigi & Nate.

THE STORY

A dynamic and resilient mother, Claire, finds herself in an unthinkable nightmare when Nate, her optimistic, smartass 17-year-old son, is paralyzed in a freak accident. Her life is turned upside-down as she grieves with her son while simultaneously becoming his care-giver. Claire sacrifices her own friendships and even her marriage to protect her son’s future and well-being. Although initially conflicted at the prospect, she discovers that the only thing that makes a significant difference in Nate’s progress is providing him with an unlikely friend. This is a story celebrating family and love.

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THE CREATIVE TEAM

Directing and producing is BAFTA-Award winning director Nick Hamm (Driven) and Piers Tempest (The Wife) in their fourth collaboration, from the script written by Emmy-nominated writer David Hudgins (Friday Night Lights).

The films stars Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden, Emmy Nominee Jim Belushi, Golden Globe-winner Diane Ladd, Charlie Rowe (Rocketman), and Josephine Langford (After).