Following the death of his mother in a car accident, young T.J. (Devin Brochu) and his depressed, pill-popping father, Paul (Rainn Wilson), live a stagnant life with T.J.'s grandmother. Their lives are upended when (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a foul-mouthed, heavy metal-loving squatter with a penchant for fire and chaos, moves into their garage uninvited. Acting as a "force of nature," Hesher’s destructive behavior eventually pushes the family to confront their grief and re-engage with life. Main Cast
as Hesher : A tattooed, long-haired anarchist who becomes a bizarre fixture in the family home.
as Nicole : A down-on-her-luck grocery store clerk who befriends T.J. and becomes involved with the family. Piper Laurie as Madeleine : T.J.'s kind-hearted grandmother. Soundtrack Highlights
as Paul : T.J.'s father, struggling with severe apathy and heartache.
is an American dark comedy-drama that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Spencer Susser , the film is a gritty exploration of grief, anarchy, and unconventional healing. Plot Overview
as T.J. : A grieving boy obsessed with recovering the car his mother died in.
