In a raw and deeply personal drama, a young actor named Otis grapples with the turbulent echoes of his unconventional childhood while navigating the pressures of early fame and mandated rehab. Shia LaBeouf delivers a transformative performance, not only starring as but also writing the semi-autobiographical script, which shifts between two pivotal timelines. In the past, a 12-year-old Otis, played with remarkable resilience by Noah Jupe, endures a volatile and codependent relationship with his father James, a former rodeo clown and ex-convict portrayed by LaBeouf himself. In the present, a 22-year-old Otis, embodied by Lucas Hedges, confronts his trauma and anger through therapy, forced to reconcile the complex love and damage inflicted by his father. Directed with intimate sensitivity by Alma Har'el, the film paints a poignant portrait of memory, forgiveness, and the arduous path to healing, set against the gritty backdrop of motel life and the surreal glare of Hollywood.