The Hottest State

2007 • 111 minutes

About this movie

In this directorial debut from Oscar nominated actor Ethan Hawke comes a bittersweet romantic tale that explores the joy and pain of first love. Days before his 21st birthday, William (Mark Webber), a young actor, meets and falls in love with Sara (Oscar nominatee Catalina Sandino Webber) a beautiful yet elusive singer-songwriter. William's stubborn and sweetly innocent quest for love takes him across the US and Mexico, before a sweltering homecoming in the hottest state of all - Texas. Featuring original music written by Grammy award winner Jesse Harris and performed by the likes of Norah Jones, Bright Eyes, Willie Nelson, Feist and Cat Power. A Revolver Entertainment Release © 2008