West Michigan

2021 • 76 minutes

About this movie

Hannah struggles to find her place in the world. Around the time that she gives up all hope, her grandfather falls ill. She and her brother, Charlie, drive up the coast of West Michigan in order to visit him on his deathbed.

Ratings and reviews

“West Michigan” is a terrific film that everyone needs to watch. A delicate dive into the issue of depression with an honest portrait of the complexity of the problem. Actress Chloe Warmoth does a phenomenal job describing the difficulties that teenagers and young adults face when feeling lost because of a mental health problem, with no coping skills to help themselves. Director and actor Riley Warmoth provides a clear representation of the sense of loss one can experience when trying to help someone they love who suffers from depression. I love this film because it feels so real. It also provides a great example of how not to judge those who are going through something you might not personally understand. This is a great story that gives us hope that unconditional love, support, friendship (and therapy) can help us find the right path to joy.