Adopt a Highway (2019) dir. Logan Marshall-Green
The film follows Russ Millings, a man recently released from prison after serving over two decades. Struggling to adjust to a world that has moved on without him, he lives a quiet, isolated existence until he discovers an abandoned baby in a dumpster, an event that unexpectedly reshapes his life.
Logan Marshall-Green builds the narrative around restraint and intimacy, focusing on small gestures and moments rather than dramatic escalation. The story unfolds as a quiet character study of reintegration and fragile connection.
At the center, Ethan Hawke delivers a deeply internal performance, conveying vulnerability and uncertainty through minimal dialogue. His portrayal captures a man learning how to exist again, step by step.
The visual style is subdued and naturalistic, reflecting Russ’s emotional state. Sparse interiors and empty urban spaces emphasize his isolation, while moments of warmth emerge through unexpected encounters.
The film reflects on second chances, loneliness, and the possibility of redemption. It suggests that even after long periods of disconnection, small acts of care can create meaning and direction.
Praised for its simplicity and emotional sincerity, the film stands as a quiet, contemplative entry in contemporary independent cinema.
Production Companies
Blumhouse Productions
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Meet your Marshals— Logan Marshall-Green is Pete “Cal” Calvin.
Marshals premieres March 1 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ (U.S.) March 2 globally.
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