The Straight Story in Amsterdam

In this heartwarming and unconventional drama from director David Lynch, elderly Alvin Straight embarks on a remarkable journey. Upon learning that his estranged brother has suffered a stroke, he decides to travel the 360 miles from Iowa to Wisconsin to reconcile. Lacking a driver’s license and physical agility, he chooses an unlikely mode of transport: his trusty lawnmower. What follows is a meditative and spiritual odyssey through the vast American landscape, where Alvin encounters strangers and reflects on a lifetime of loss, hope, and family ties.