The Straight Story

Overview

An elderly man, driven by unspoken urgency, embarks on an extraordinary journey across the American heartland. Armed with little more than his unwavering resolve and a decades-old connection, he sets out on a simple, improbable machine, traversing miles of sun-drenched landscapes and small-town America. His destination is miles away, his purpose deeply personal, and his path unfolds with quiet grace, revealing the profound beauty of a solitary quest and the unexpected kindness of strangers encountered along the way. This is a road movie unlike any other, a testament to enduring spirit and the quiet power of a promise kept.