The Bridge Less Traveled

The O’Briens—Sharon, Bob, their two teenagers (Ashley and Jack), and a grandpa—are a busy suburban family living on "auto-pilot." Struggling with grief and a lack of connection, the parents organize a trip to their fishing camp to reconnect and host one of Bob’s business clients, Ronald Farrin, and his family.

The group dynamic is strained from the start:

The Farrins: Ronald and Megan bring their "socially awkward" son, Edward, whom the O’Brien teens are dreading spending time with.

At Ronald’s suggestion, they deviate from their usual route and become stranded at a bridge.

While stuck, the families are forced out of their cars and into interaction. This forced proximity leads to:

The group members begin to discover things about one another that challenge their initial assumptions.

A sudden crisis occurs that specifically impacts Sharon and forces everyone to confront their shared humanity.

The film appears to be an emotional journey about breaking through social barriers and family disconnect. It concludes on a poignant note: despite their differences and the "shocking" events they endure, the characters realize they have more in common than they thought, leading to the reassuring final thought, "And we are all OK."

Director: Dana Dunton

Country: United States