Following the death of his mother in a car accident, 13-year-old (Devin Brochu) and his depressed father Paul (Rainn Wilson) move in with T.J.’s elderly grandmother, Madeleine (Piper Laurie). Their stagnant lives are upended when Hesher (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a vulgar, tattooed, heavy-metal-loving squatter, enters their lives and refuses to leave. Acting as a chaotic "anti-mentor," Hesher's anarchic presence eventually forces the family to confront their grief and reconnect with the world. Key Features & Elements Joseph Gordon-Levitt
The 2010 independent film is a darkly comedic drama that explores the unconventional ways people process grief. Directed by Spencer Susser in his feature debut, the film follows a dysfunctional family struggling after a tragic loss. Plot Overview
Following the death of his mother in a car accident, 13-year-old (Devin Brochu) and his depressed father Paul (Rainn Wilson) move in with T.J.’s elderly grandmother, Madeleine (Piper Laurie). Their stagnant lives are upended when Hesher (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a vulgar, tattooed, heavy-metal-loving squatter, enters their lives and refuses to leave. Acting as a chaotic "anti-mentor," Hesher's anarchic presence eventually forces the family to confront their grief and reconnect with the world. Key Features & Elements Joseph Gordon-Levitt
The 2010 independent film is a darkly comedic drama that explores the unconventional ways people process grief. Directed by Spencer Susser in his feature debut, the film follows a dysfunctional family struggling after a tragic loss. Plot Overview
