Around the Bend

"The skeletons in the family closet just came out to play."

Jan 14 2005 R 1h 25m
Drama

A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.

Plot

In Los Angeles, Jason Lair is recently separated, living with his grandfather and his son. He's a banker, tense, with a limp. Grandfather Henry, an archaeologist, wants to take the family van on a trip to Albuquerque. His plans are interrupted when Turner, Jason's father and Henry's son, appears after years of absence. Henry wants to celebrate family, as does Zach, Jason's son; Jason is angry and distant, Turner seems detached and says he's got a bus to catch in the morning. This prompts Henry to put in place an elaborate plan that will send his "tribe" on that Volkswagen bus trip to New Mexico sorting out relationships and digging up a crippled family history.

Written by

Jordan Roberts

Directed by

Jordan Roberts

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Independent Pictures (WIP)

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
4,586
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
46
Popularity
NA