On the surface, Far Too Far is a film about the downward spiral of meth addiction. Justin Hunt pulls no punches on the subject- the story is raw, gritty and real. But the challenge in this, is somehow finding the true story which is one of hope and redemption. All the best films are, at their core, love stories. That is exactly what Far Too Far is.
The film does an incredible job taking us into the life of a hard working, single mom "Linda" portrayed by Brandi Wethington and her young daughter "Bug" (Abbey Hunt). It's a story most parents can identify with, the everyday joys and challenges of raising a child. The selflessness, the tiredness. And that's where things start to slip.
If at all possible, avoid spoilers on this movie. The sharp twists are integral to the impact of the story. The plot is played out in past and present, through the eyes of Linda and social worker, "Jim Burgess" (Chris Overson), and what begins as simply a story about the devastation meth leaves in its path, becomes a story about people. About hope. Forgiveness.
The film does an incredible job taking us into the life of a hard working, single mom "Linda" portrayed by Brandi Wethington and her young daughter "Bug" (Abbey Hunt). It's a story most parents can identify with, the everyday joys and challenges of raising a child. The selflessness, the tiredness. And that's where things start to slip.
If at all possible, avoid spoilers on this movie. The sharp twists are integral to the impact of the story. The plot is played out in past and present, through the eyes of Linda and social worker, "Jim Burgess" (Chris Overson), and what begins as simply a story about the devastation meth leaves in its path, becomes a story about people. About hope. Forgiveness.