Away We Go
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Away We Go

Burt Farlander and Verona De Tessant are a couple steeped in eccentricity and irregularity but are very much in love. So when they find out that Veron...a is pregnant they seem to be taking it in their stride. Verona is enjoying pregnancy, Burt is already practicing skill that he believes a good father should have, and they living in the same state as Burt's parents, Jerry and Gloria, so that their prospective daughter can have grandparents. However, things are shaken up when Burt and Verona go to dinner at Jerry and Gloria's house, as Burt's parents reveal a surprising piece of news. They have decided to move to Antwerp in Belguim a month before the baby is due, scuppering Burt and Verona's plans of having their children's grandparents around. Because Verona lost her parents when she was relatively young, she finds this news very hard to take, but the resilient couple quickly find a way to turn it in to a positive. It becomes obvious that this is what the pair needed, as they decide to embark on a search for the right place for them to raise their daughter. They go to every place they can think of, meeting family and friends along the way, with laughter and sadness, this is a road trip the couple will never forget. Show More

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gium before the baby arrives. Feeling a sense of abandonment, Burt and Verona embark on a journey to find the perfect place to call home and raise their child.

Their journey takes them across the United States, from Phoenix to Montreal, visiting friends and family along the way. Along the journey, they encounter various eccentric characters, each with their own unique perspective on life and parenting. From Burt's childhood friend LN, who has adopted multiple children from different countries, to Verona's sister Grace, who is in a dysfunctional marriage, they witness different approaches to family and parenthood.

As they search for a place to settle, Burt and Verona explore their own values and beliefs. They question what it means to be a parent and what kind of environment they want to raise their child in. Along the way, they confront their own fears and insecurities, ultimately finding strength in their relationship.

Away We Go is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of love, parenthood, and the search for home. Directed by Sam Mendes and featuring an ensemble cast including John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph, the film offers a relatable and honest portrayal of the challenges and joys of starting a family. With its quirky characters and poignant moments, Away We Go is a delightful and thought-provoking film that will resonate with audiences of all ages.