Backroad Blues

When broke, constantly spieling drifter Chip (Tyler Messner) has a chance encounter with Kent (Alec Jennings), a Bootheel resident who's up north earning money to send home to his wife and daughter, he mercilessly exploits their uneasy friendship. After Chip’s intrusive behavior causes the pair to be given the boot from the farm where they’re working, the odd couple embarks on a road trip that ultimately leads to disaster. (St. Louis International Film Festival)