A man travels in search of his needs and returns home to find them.

nogodnomasters

The film centers on the life of Denny Briggs (Milo Ventimiglia) who we first meet doing stand-up comedy. We then watch the events leading up to this point, including his tragic childhood. His sister Madison (Amanda Aday) is in jail for protecting him from his parents. Denny starts to work at the Miller's restaurant, where they treat him like the family he always wanted. This is contrasted by his actual family when his sister is released from jail and becomes the family he doesn't want. Is blood thicker than water?

This is an engaging drama that may not appeal to everyone due to the speed and length. The acting was top notch and the idea of what constitutes a family is challenged.

Guide: F-word. Implied sex. No nudity.

score 9/10

nogodnomasters 30 January 2018

Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw4047869/