
2025 • 1h 28m • RomCom
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Availability
Available between Oct 01, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Available in US
Language
English
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About the film
A quirky Christian singer and a suicidal father drive across America, forging an unlikely bond through bad decisions, bizarre roadside attractions, and an original soundtrack.
Part road movie, part dark comedy, Crystal Cross follows Dotty, an optimistic Christian singer convinced she's received a sign from God, and James, a grieving father secretly driving west to end his own life. As the miles pile up, the two strangers develop an unexpected friendship that becomes equal parts hilarious, heartbreaking, and redemptive.
Blending narrative filmmaking with an original 15-song soundtrack written and performed by Follin's band Guards, Crystal Cross explores faith, grief, and human connection through a distinctly American road trip.
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Director
Richie James Follin
Writer
Richie James Follin
Crew
Guards
Awards & recognition
Austin Film Festival
Audience Award for Comedy Vanguard Feature
Brooklyn Film Festival
Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature & Spirit Award for Directing
LA Skins Film Festival
Best Feature Film
What people are saying
“On paper, it sounds like another indie road movie - two strangers with baggage hitting the road - but Richie James Follin's debut as writer, director and star elevates that premise into something much more heartfelt. It's a story of love, hope, and second chances, told with a musical rhythm that only a songwriter could bring to film.”
Laurie Coker
“Crystal Cross is a wonderful road trip audience pleaser; it won the Austin Film Festival's Audience Award in the Comedy Vanguard category. This film leaves the audience feeling like they watched a classic early Jonathan Demme film.”
Barbara Morgan, Austin Film Festival
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