
For Ellen
A melancholic, intimate portrait of a struggling father confronting his failures and fighting for a relationship with his daughter he's largely abandoned.
After an overnight long-distance drive, Joby has a special meeting—with lawyers and his ex-wife. A struggling musician with the prerequisite tattoos, slimy hair, goatee, and his head firmly floating in the clouds, Joby hasn’t been around to be a dad. Now is his last chance to fight for shared custody of his daughter, Ellen.
Essence
Ensemble

Paul Dano
Joby Taylor

Jon Heder
Fred Butler

Jena Malone
Susan

Shaylena Mandigo
Ellen Taylor

Margarita Levieva
Claire Taylor

Dakota Johnson
Cindy Taylor

Alex Mauriello
Lisa

Julian Gamble
Mr. Hamilton
Mara Pelifian
Mrs. Butler
Peter Roberts
Tow-Truck Guy
William Roberts
Tow-Truck Guy
Ronald Walter Mandigo
Claire Taylor's Fiancé / Bowling Alley Extra
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