Upcoming movie Goodbye, Hello (2024): Story, plot and cast

Expected Release: 2024 (United States)

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Jack Cooper Stimpson

Writers: Jeremy Ford, Bec Pittard

Production Company: No Good Films

Filming Locations: Murrieta, California, USA (Hombre Ln)

Story

Nate Ryan (Jeremy Ford) goes back to his birthplace of Bundy Canyon to pay his father Gene (Steve Guttenberg) a final farewell. He is immediately thrown back into his difficult past and intricate family dynamics once he arrives. Nate struggles with unresolved issues and tries to make peace with his estranged father with the help of Amal (Hollie Bahar), a hospice nurse with a penchant for direct honesty. As old wounds are reopened and buried secrets come to light, Nate’s journey becomes a poignant exploration of family, forgiveness, and the complexities of human relationships.

Plot Summary

After spending years away from Bundy Canyon, Nate Ryan returns when he finds out his father, Gene, is not long from passing away. Though it starts out as a straightforward farewell, the visit soon turns into a turbulent trip through their shared history. Amal, the hospice nurse, pushes Nate to face the realities he has avoided and offers an unanticipated source of support. Nate starts to sort through the long-standing problems between him and his father with the help of Amal’s unvarnished viewpoint, which results in both painful revelation and hesitant reconciliation. Nate reconciles with former acquaintances and confronts the truth of his own life decisions in addition to the tense family dynamics.

Cast

Steve Guttenberg as Gene – Nate’s ailing father, whose difficult personality and unresolved issues with his son create tension.

Hollie Bahar as Amal – The hospice nurse who becomes an unlikely ally and confidante for Nate.

Nancy Linari as Aunt Victoria – Nate’s compassionate and wise aunt who provides emotional support.

Charlotte D’Alessio as Maggie – Nate’s high school friend who has her own complicated history with the family.

Alan Trong as Duffy – A local resident who represents Nate’s past and offers insights into the town’s changes.

Jeremy Ford as Nate Ryan – The protagonist who returns to face his past and reconcile with his father.

Paul McKinney as Cousin Drew – Nate’s cousin, who holds his own grievances and grudges.

Taylor Alden as Rachel – Nate’s former love interest who brings nostalgia and unresolved feelings.

Kenon Walker as Family Member – A representative of Nate’s extended family who adds to the complexity of the reunion.

Tracy Dye as Rebecca – Gene’s old friend who provides additional perspective on the family history.

Marina Vanoff as Cousin Sadie – Another relative who adds to the tension of the family gathering.

Ethan Richardson as Director – A minor character who plays a role in a subplot related to Nate’s past.