Genre: Action
Runtime: 1h 58m
Release Date: August 8, 2024
Director: Kelly Blatz
Writer: Kelly Blatz
Language: English
Country of Origin: United States
Filming Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Production Companies: Gulfstream Pictures, Luber Roklin Entertainment
Storyline
K.J. Apa plays the young, driven motorcyclist Wes Neal in the suspenseful drama One Fast Move. Neal has a strong desire to become a professional racer. Wes, haunted by his father’s desertion, has always believed that his dreams were unattainable. Wes’s life was left empty when his estranged father, retired racing champion Dean Miller (played by Eric Dane), left the sport and his family behind years ago.
Resolved to pursue his passion, Wes finds his father in the hopes of guidance and reconciliation. But at first, Dean is hesitant to get back involved because he is dejected about racing and is burdened by his past transgressions. Unfazed, Wes turns to his intrepid and helpful love interest Camila (Maia Reficco) as well as the tough but knowledgeable owner of a motorcycle shop, Abel (Edward James Olmos), who serves as a mentor for him along the way.
Wes encounters many challenges while he trains nonstop, such as monetary hardships, risky races, and the psychological anguish of facing his father’s past. His quest is about more than just racing; it is about overcoming emotional obstacles and making amends with the father he is always wanted.
Wes’s story is one of tenacity, forgiveness, and the strength of pursuing one’s dreams in the face of insurmountable obstacles. It is told through gripping racial scenes and moving instances of personal development. One Fast Move explores themes of family, forgiveness, and pursuing one’s passion while fusing heartfelt storytelling with action-packed scenes.
Plot Summary
“One Fast Move” chronicles the journey of a young man named Wes Neal (K.J. Apa) who aspires to be a professional motorcycle racer. Wes, who is having trouble adjusting to the absence of his estranged father Abel (Edward James Olmos), makes the decision to go look for him in the hopes of making amends and reestablishing himself in the racing community. Wes sets out on a personal and professional journey to overcome the emotional barriers created by his father’s departure with the help of his love interest, Camila (Maia Reficco), and an experienced motorcycle shop owner, Dean Miller (Eric Dane). He faces old scars and forms new bonds with people that change his perspective on ambition and family as he sprints toward his goals.
Cast
K.J. Apa as Wes Neal
Eric Dane as Dean Miller
Maia Reficco as Camila
Edward James Olmos as Abel
Austin North as Cody
Jackson Hurst as Bobby Tresco
Adam Thomas Ziemba as Leo
Libby Blake as Nikki
Kevin Saunders as Bike Shop Father
Ellis Hobbs IV as Bike Shop Son
Robin K. Johnson as Jessica
Jessica Luza as Counselor
Ronny Mathew as Military Officer
Rose Bianco as Sofia
Greg White as Race Announcer
Jason Weigandt as Race Announcer
Greg Creamer as Race Announcer
Forrest Briggs as Race Medic (uncredited)
