Small Town Wisconsin

About Small Town Wisconsin

"Small Town Wisconsin" is a 2020 American drama-romantic comedy film. The movie is an emotional journey focusing on a reckless dad, who takes his teenage son for a road trip from Wisconsin to California. His intention is to show his son some fun before he moves to live with his mother. What begins as an adventurous journey, comes packed with humorous moments, misadventures and bonding, ultimately leading to moments of self-realization.

Making / Production

"Small Town Wisconsin" is directed by Niels Mueller and written by Jason Naczek. It's a light-hearted drama-comedy that captures the beauty of the American Midwest coupled with an emotional tale of a father-son relationship.

Actors

• David Sullivan as Wayne Stobierski - An excellent portrayal of a flawed but loving father trying to navigate his relationship with his son.
• Bill Heck as Charlie - Charlie is the best friend of Wayne and their camaraderie adds a nice layer to the story.
• Kristen Johnston as Deidra - The actress brought a fantastic flair to the character, who is the estranged partner of Wayne and the mother of Tyler.
• Cooper J. Friedman as Tyler - Cooper successfully captures the mixed feelings of a teen, caught in his parents' issues.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was primarily shot in the beautiful surroundings of Wisconsin.
• The title "Small Town Wisconsin" represents not only the actual location but also the feeling of small-town camaraderie and conflicts.
• Even though the movie is a drama, it has many comedic moments that lighten the mood.

Quotes

• "Sometimes you gotta stir the pot, you know shake things up a bit."
• "We're not just on a trip, we are on an adventure."
• "I want you to remember the good times."

Music, Soundtrack

• 'Ventura Highway' by America
• 'Good Vibrations' by The Beach Boys
• 'Small Town' by John Mellencamp