Cassandra, a mute runaway, finds solace in a cemetery where her mother is buried, watched over by Jorge, a dedicated caretaker who restores a vintage hearse. Shore, a charming and resourceful homeless man, befriends Cassandra after a chance encounter and they embark on a journey to evade her abusive stepfather, leading them to a roadside diner and its eccentric waitress, Lola.
Defying Gravity
A quiet and troubled young girl finds solace in a Jewish cemetery where her mother is buried, and is protected by Jorge, a kind-hearted caretaker who is an undocumented immigrant, providing her with a sense of security and belonging.