Pearl

After her mother is murdered by her stepfather, gifted 15-year-old student Pearl goes to live with an ex-lover of her mother, a grumpy unemployed film director, Jack Wolf, played by Anthony LaPaglia, who may be her biological father. As Jack navigates his new role, he forms a connection with Pearl, and the film explores their journey toward becoming "father and daughter." The story is a family drama, with a focus on the emotional impact of Jack's newfound responsibilities.