The Place in Between (2023)

Stoic and uptight L.A. lawyer, Cassie, is forced to return to Texas and meet her estranged and angsty teen daughter, Lyra when Lyra's father dies unexpectedly. Their personalities collide the moment they meet, especially since Cassie has not seen her daughter since birth. Their union is further strained when they are tasked to fulfill Lyra's father's last wish to have his ashes spread all over Texas. As the pair embark on their journey in a junky '62 Ford Fairlane, they confront their heartaches and misperceptions, eventually opening the door to forgiveness for two women who are biologically tied, yet have lived their lives as strangers. This dark comedy threads humor into otherwise heartbreaking situations and reminds us that life truly is about embracing the moments.