Once Upon a River

It's 1978 in rural Michigan. Margo Crane is a 15 year old part Native American girl coming of age in the small town of Murrayville. Margo's entire life changes when her father is killed in a tragic misunderstanding, and she must begin an unexpected odyssey on the Stark River to find her estranged mother. On the road Margo encounters wonders and dangers as she learns how to live life on her terms while processing her grief. Most importantly, Margo befriends an elderly man called Smoke who has given up on life, and they strike up a deep friendship and understanding.