The Middle Distance (2015)

In the frost-kissed vistas of rural Michigan, a poignant tale unfolds in The Middle Distance. After the death of his estranged father, Neil Mercer, a prosperous Los Angeles executive with a hardened heart, cloaked in the armor of work, whiskey, and fleeting female companionship, finds himself drawn back to the austere landscapes of his childhood for the first time in years. His mission? To assist in the sale of the crumbling family homestead. However, as fate would have it, his younger brother James is abruptly summoned back to the bustling cityscape of Chicago, leaving Neil stranded in the echoing halls of their past with Rebecca - James' fiercely independent and wickedly intelligent fiancee. Rebecca's robust exterior, much like Neil's, serves as a deceptive smokescreen for the vulnerable spirit that lays beneath, damaged yet yearning for solace. As the biting Midwest winter closes in on them, Neil and Rebecca, two lost souls, find themselves navigating the treacherous terrains of adulthood, the complex intricacies of family, and the bittersweet ache of nostalgia. The Middle Distance presents a raw, unflinching exploration of life's unscripted moments, the lurking perils, and the unexpected promises that arise when two broken hearts converge within the enveloping darkness. This film beautifully captures the stark reality of human connection, offering an unsentimental yet deeply moving portrayal of the human spirit's resilience.

The Middle Distance is a drama movie featuring Ross Partridge.

The Middle Distance is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Plex, Plex Player, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and it's also available on Amazon Prime Video and Flix Premiere.

It is also possible to buy The Middle Distance on Amazon Video and Apple TV.