This movie is incredibly heartwarming. It tells the story of a young man with Down syndrome who dreams of becoming a wrestler. He is initially living in a nursing home because others believe he cannot fully care for himself. Eventually, he leaves the nursing home to pursue his passion for professional wrestling.
During his escape and the journey that follows, he meets Shia LaBeouf’s character. Shia plays someone who is a bit of a loner and tends to find himself in difficult situations. When they meet, Shia is trying to stay ahead of some people he has had conflict with, as well as avoid further trouble stemming from his past choices.
Reluctantly, Shia allows Zak to join him. As they travel together, the two form a meaningful friendship, making it a very touching film. Without giving too much away, it reminds me a lot of Palmer — a similarly moving story about an unlikely friendship between a tough guy and a kind-hearted young person.
If you have Netflix, I highly recommend watching this film. It’s truly wonderful. Go Peanut Butter Falcon!
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