Genre
Adventure, Drama, Romance
Bottom Line
In this Southern Gothic coming-of-age tale, an isolated and troubled young man, Moss, meets a mysterious and beautiful hiker on the banks of the river near his home on his eighteenth birthday. She guides him on a journey of self-discovery and helps him overcome the tragic death of his mother and the shadow it has cast on his relationship with his detached father.
Reviews
"Former Calvin Klein model Mitchell Slaggert makes bid for indie greatness in psychedelic Moss." - IndieWire
Synopsis
In this modern-day, coming-of-age tale set in the American South, Moss is an isolated and troubled young man who embarks, on his eighteenth birthday, on an unexpected adventure never to be forgotten. For Moss, whose mother died while delivering him, the day means freedom, especially from his father, whom Moss believes resents him for his very existence. However, it will take more than this milestone day to set the troubled young man free. During a chance encounter with a woman fleeing her own heartache, the two escape into a psychedelic journey that teaches Moss lessons of life and loss.
From accomplished casting director and documentarian Daniel Peddle, Moss is an unexpected and sensitive portrait of Southern Gothic America, revealing the struggles and beauty of lives deeply connected to nature. The film features a beautiful performance by newcomer Mitchell Slaggert, who is captivating as the introspective and sensitive titular character.
Language
English
Cast
Mitchell Slaggert (Former Calvin Klein Model, Wish Upon, Write When You Get to Work), Christine Marzano (Seven Psychopaths, Byzantium, and Paranoia) and Dorian Cobb.