Summaries

The story of three people who strive to realize their dreams. Brothers Carter and Ellis set out on a road trip to their childhood home in a desperate search for their estranged father, who may hold the key to their future.

Details

Keywords
  • road trip
  • singing
  • road trip adventure
  • abusive husband
  • state in title
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Apr 25, 2008
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations McMinnville, Tennessee, USA
Production companies Lee Daniels Entertainment Smokewood Entertainment Group

Box office

Budget $4000000
Gross US & Canada $16100
Opening weekend US & Canada $9438
Gross worldwide $16100

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

Two brothers, Carter and Ellis, embark on a journey from New Mexico to find their estranged father in the hopes of saving Ellis, who has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Along the way they meet Krystal, an aspiring singer who joins them on their journey.

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