Even if your mother is mysteriously not joining.
The reason for the move is cloaked in secrecy.
Her older sister knows something she didnt, and Nat is young enough to blindly accept what hes told.
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The quiet film shows a generally happy, but broken family in transition.
Eventually we discover along with Greta why their mother isnt coming.
Check out EWs interview with John Hawkes after the jump about his low-budget passion project.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did you get involved with the project?
John Hawkes: Olivia Silver, who wrote and directed, had a short film at Sundance calledLittle Canyon.
I sat down with her and found her to be delightful and kind and went ahead.
This was kind of a stretch for me a little bit.
I think I was the first person attached.
Im just looking for a really good story.
Its subjective obviously, and I only know what moves me or interests me.
Independent film has always felt like a good fit.
I dont much care about the budget.
This is really Gretas story and your character Tom is supporting her growth and maturation.
I play supporting characters more than I play the lead.
The story as a whole is sort of a kidnapping story, but it isnt laid out like that.
Its sort of dreamlike.
But its the story of her and her brother and sister and how they grow up along the way.
It was a great experience.
What do you remember about filming that scene?
It was shot in a parking lot, so it wasnt actually on the street.
The other actor was actually a stand-up comedian, but of course the role didnt call for that.
I dont want to embarrass him but I think Ty was a little shocked by it.
Hes a tender kid.
Theres low-budget and theres incredibly low-budget.
We shot it all within an hour of L.A. How have things changed for you since the awards attention you received forWinters BoneandThe Sessions?
Do you care about awards recognition?
Awards are important insofar as they can bring attention to films that might not otherwise get it.
Its like the advertising budget that the film cant afford.
But the attention is a double-edged sword.
Ive tried to avoid publicity.
I just want to help this film.
