Sleepwalking

Charlize Theron as an irresponsible mother who abandons her 12 year old daughter with her slightly more responsible younger brother, Nick Stahl. The uncle and niece duo take off on a road trip and wind up at his abusive father’s ranch (Dennis Hopper). This is not a happy, feel-good movie. It is sad and depressing. Great acting though. I was hoping the characters would improve their situations somehow, but you’re left wondering “what now?”.