The Go-Getter

"Life doesn't come with a roadmap."

Jan 22 2007 R 1h 33m
Comedy, Drama

When his mother dies, a teenager takes a road-trip in a stolen car to find his long-lost brother. Along the way he discovers a profound connection with the car-owner and with himself as well.

Plot

In Eugene, Oregon, Mercer, 19, wants to tell his wayward half-brother, 18 years older than he, that their mother has died. He has an address in Shelter Cove, so he steals a car from a car wash and heads south. Nothing is simple: his brother is gone, but he left resentment Mercer has to deal with. He gets an address in Reno and stops in Fallon to hook up with a girl he knew in middle school. Reno's a bust, but she promises sex if Mercer will drive her and two friends to Mohave. His plans go awry. From time to time, the car's owner calls him on a cell phone left in the car. Her arch but friendly voice gives Mercer needed empathy. Will he ever find his brother, and if so, what then?

Written by

Martin Hynes

Directed by

Martin Hynes

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Two Roads Entertainment, Fillmore, etc.films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
5,295
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
69
Popularity
NA