There’s a new indie drama in town as Collider has the exclusive first look atGravitas Ventures’latest film,Goodbye, Hello. Playing into complicated family dynamics and the harsh realization that we’re all a little more like our parents than we’d like to believe, the film starsJeremy Ford(Netflix’sFear Streetfilm series) as a young man forced to return home after his father, Gene (Steve Guttenberg) is given a short and troubling prognosis. There’s a lot that’s been keeping Ford’s Nate away from this big homecoming and family reunion, but as viewers can see in today’s trailer, there’s even more that will hook him in to stay.
After receiving a panicked call from his sister Maggie (Charlotte D’Alessio), Ryan has no choice but to make his way home to take care of and hopefully reconnect with his dying dad before it’s too late. With all the charm that one could expect from a comedy drama centered around strained family bonds and new beginnings,Goodbye, Hellofollows Ryan’s journey as he finds himself falling in love with his father’s caretaker Amal (Hollie Bahar), who teaches him that he and his dad might not be so different after all. The colorful trailer promises plenty of silly hijinks in what can be described as a later-in-lifecoming-of-agemovie.
Along with the main four cast members,Goodbye, Helloalso features performances fromAlan Trong(The Sympathizer),Nancy Linari(The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest), andTaylor Alden(Way Down Bundy). The film’s biggest name is undoubtedly Guttenberg, who holds the gruff and curmudgeonly role as Maggie and Ryan’s ailing parent. Audiences will undoubtedly recognize the actor from his iconic career in films such asPolice Academy,Three Men and a Baby,The Bedroom Window, andIt Takes Two. Along with starring, Ford also penned the comedy drama’s script alongsideBec PittardwithJack Cooper Stimpsondirecting.
Gravitas Ventures’ Busy Year
With a well-rounded docket of offerings, Gravitas Ventures has already delivered some terrific titles for fans of all genres in 2024. The studio kicked off the year with the horror thrillerDarkGameled byGossip GirlalumEd Westwickbefore giving viewers a history lesson courtesy of the historical war feature,Bardejov. More recently, Academy Award winnerJennifer Connellyled the cast of the dark comedyBad Behaviour, with the studio celebrating the arrival of its gripping psychological thriller,Exposure, earlier this month.
You can check out our exclusive first look at the trailer forGoodbye, Helloabove and see it on digital and cable VOD on August 13.
