![]() ![]() Antonio discovered that his home he grew up in is going up for auction and, while setting off a new truck excursion through Europe to get back to the home, new admissions and old differences rise to the surface.ĭRIVE ME HOME begins feeling like a coming-of-age story. Now in their early thirties, Antonio seeks to reconnect with his boyhood chum, but it turns out that Antonio’s motivation isn’t exactly to catch up with an old friend. It’s only natural for childhood friends to find their own paths in life which don’t necessarily cross again later in the journey. Over the years the two of them lose touch and drift apart. Growing up in a small town in Sicily, best friends Antonio (Vinicio Marchioni) and Agostino (Marco D’Amore) dream of getting out, seeing the world, and enjoying a life beyond what they already had. Many amazing films come to mind when you look back at the rich history of these vehicular quests: ’60s had the legendary EASY RIDER (1969), KINGS OF THE ROAD (1976) solidified its place in the ’70s, the ’90s gave us MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (1991), and now director Simone Catania’s DRIVE ME HOME joins the ranks of these amazing films. A film of this type can only achieve its goal through genuine conflict and powerful character development that resonates with the audience. ![]() ![]() The only thing more exhilarating and truthful than going on a driving journey is being able to vicariously live through and enjoy a road movie that has adventure, drama, and a life-affirming thread woven throughout it. Every generation needs an epic road movie that helps define who they are. ![]()
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