Addy Daddy – A clever, emotionally charged film -

Lexi Simonsen and Jared Trevino star in this romantic sci-fi drama that follows Addy (Simonsen) and Lucas (Trevino), two characters from vastly different walks of life. Addy is a lower-class, stoner-type, while Lucas, who comes from a more privileged background, is studying to be an architect. Despite their differences, they find a mutual connection, creating a world of their own.

But after a tense meeting with Lucas’s parents, Larry and Sara, things take a turn. His parents disapprove of Addy, interpreting her playful banter and harmless jabs as disrespect. Matt Kirkwood delivers a powerhouse performance as Lucas’s father, embodying every ounce of abusive, controlling hatred that fuels Lucas’s insecurities and uncertainty about his place in life. Meanwhile, Lynn Haro plays Sara, a mother who wants the best for her son but remains trapped in an unbreakable cycle of abuse.

Lucas’s insecurities ultimately lead him to lose Addy—and crash his car. When he wakes up, he has no memory of his parents or Addy. This twist gives him a second chance to make things right, to fix all the what ifs and what could have beens. But as time goes on, Lucas begins to question what’s real, what isn’t, and whether fate allows do-overs at all.

Director Patrick VanZandt delivers a clever, emotionally charged film with likable characters and an engaging story that keeps us hooked throughout. While we root for Addy and Lucas, we also understand why their love may not last—no matter how many times life gives them another shot.

The cinematography plays a crucial role in the storytelling, pulling us deeper into Lucas’s journey. With stunning visuals, a great story, an amazing cast, and an intriguing concept, Addy Daddy is absolutely worth sitting down for.