The actor-to-director transition is one that we’re seeing more and more often. But for every Clint Eastwood or Angelina Jolie there’s a Nicolas Cage (bet you forgot he directed 2003’s “Sonny”). Which is why it’s so exciting when a beloved actor like Ethan Hawke churns out a genuinely heartfelt and good film.

Hawke’s previous directorial efforts have mostly been centered around music, such as 2006’s “The Hottest State” and 2014’s “Seymour: An Introduction,” a documentary about pianist Seymour Bernstein.

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