The Daytrippers

When Eliza D'Amico discovers a mysterious love note meant for her husband Louis, a quiet certainty about her marriage unravels. Unsure how to proceed, she turns to her mother for counsel, and what begins as a search for answers quickly becomes a family mission. Eliza, her parents, her often-brash sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend cram into a station wagon and head into the city determined to confront Louis.

The drive becomes a series of detours both literal and emotional: along the way the group argues, jokes, and confesses, exposing long-buried resentments and fragile loyalties. Encounters with strangers and oddball situations force each person to examine their own choices and assumptions, turning the trip into a crucible for the family’s interpersonal dynamics. Tension and humor coexist as secrets are teased out and facades begin to crack.

When they finally reach Louis, the confrontation isn't a neat resolution but a catalyst that reveals more about the travelers than about the man they're confronting. The trip's revelations are messy and human—full of small ironies, tenderness, and inevitable misunderstandings. In the end, the family returns changed not because they solved a mystery so much as because they were forced to see each other more honestly.

This intimate, character-driven story blends sharp comedic moments with genuine emotional stakes, exploring how people patch together their lives through confrontation and connection. The ensemble’s interactions are the heart of the film, showing how a single discovery can ripple outward to reshape relationships in unexpected ways.