above the clouds - a heartwarming discovery

was vacationing at a friend's place last week when he put on this movie called "above the clouds". his taste in movies is phenomenal. no wonder, it turned out to be one of those gems that stays with you.

the story follows a friendship between an aged homeless man and a girl who just turned eighteen. he accompanies her on a road trip she makes, serving as a responsible adult helping her learn to drive, to meet her biological father [about whom she just came to know]. while a tad contrived, it becomes something genuinely beautiful.

what made it so heart warming was the authentic father-daughter dynamic that develops between them. two people from completely different worlds helping each other with their respective situations in life. you watch as they both change through this unexpected connection.

they both bring something valuable to the relationship. he supports her in her ordeals of discovering her 'true' father, while she helps him move on from some unfortunate event in his past. it's mutual, respectful, and deeply human.

film details

Above the Clouds (2018)
more info: imdb
director: Leon Chambers
producer: Third Light Films
runtime: 87 minutes
availability: youtube

why you should watch it

"above the clouds" offers breathtaking landscapes, some remarkable lines, and a beautiful connection between the lead actors.

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there's two parts to growing up - the first is when you realize your parents aren’t always right ... and the second is when you realize they aren’t always wrong ... that's brought grown men to tears ... that has

even if you’re being pissed on down here, it’s always sunny above the clouds