Crystal Cross

Crystal Cross

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

Austin Film Critics Association

“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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