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A rebellious mother takes her daughter on a journey of survival and self-discovery.
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Thirteen-year-old Lane lives on a beautiful Northern California commune, wild and free, until her mother, a rebel and iconoclast, rejects the security and safety of the community land. They begin moving from one unlikely situation to another, leaving normal life far behind. Scrounging for food and hitchhiking while her mother cadges cash and begs favors, Lane struggles to keep her family together in an increasingly desolate and isolated emotional landscape.
"Lane 1974, directed by SJ Chiro, is a coming-of-age adventure drama set in Northern California in the 1970s. The film follows Lane, a 13-year-old girl living off-the-grid with her mother and younger siblings on a commune. While Lane enjoys the freedom of her unconventional lifestyle, she longs for a stable, "normal" life. The film explores Lane's struggles to navigate her troubled mother while caring for her younger siblings and trying to find her place in the world. With strong performances from the cast and beautiful cinematography, Lane 1974 is a poignant and thought-provoking film that will resonate with audiences of all ages."