In this nuanced coming-of-age story, 17-year-old Sam (Lilly Collias) contends with the egos of her father and his oldest friend during a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills. The only female in the excursion party, Sam is expected to take on the role of the nurturer and caregiver, an expectation that makes both her and us uncomfortable, to say the least. Donaldson’s debut feature premiered at Sundance and was awarded Best Directorial Debut of 2024 by the National Board of Review, USA.