In a quiet corner of San Francisco, a young woman with autism and a brilliant, regimented mind embarks on an extraordinary solo journey. Dakota Fanning stars as Wendy, whose meticulously ordered world revolves around her job at Cinnabon, her supportive but concerned sister Alice Eve, and her passionate, all-consuming work on a 500-page screenplay for a Star Trek writing contest. When her submission deadline looms and her carefully managed routine is disrupted, Wendy makes a bold decision to deliver her manuscript to the Hollywood studio in person, setting off on a perilous cross-state trip she is utterly unprepared for. Directed by Ben Lewin, this heartfelt drama follows Wendy as she navigates the unpredictable chaos of the outside world, evading a worried Toni Collette as her caretaker and encountering a series of strangers who challenge her perceptions. "Please Stand By" is a touching and uplifting story of determination, capturing the poignant struggle between seeking independence and accepting the help we need to reach our dreams.