Concrete River: A Journey of Healing and Connection

Production Details

Title: Concrete River

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: November 2025

Filming Location: Los Angeles

Producer: Chris Hall, Ana Mendez

Writer/Director: Maris Lidaka

CD: Miriam Hoffman, Candice Bernstein

Synopsis: Noelle a meaningful gift – a music recorder with a remastered version of their old song. His quest takes an unexpected turn when he’s robbed. He chases the thief – Alice, runaway teen who’s fled her adoptive parents. The pair begin working together – surviving and earning money. Through trials, disagreements, and shared moments Travis and Alice develop a deep bond. With the lessons he’s learned from their time together, he attempts a first, real step to healing the fractured relationship with Noelle.

About Concrete River

Concrete River follows the journey of Travis, who gifts Noelle a music recorder containing a remastered version of a cherished song. His plans take a drastic turn when he is robbed by Alice, a runaway teen with her own struggles. As they navigate the challenges of survival and learn to earn money together, a unique bond forms between them. Through their experiences, Travis gains insights that guide him toward addressing his troubled relationship with Noelle, marking a pivotal moment in his personal growth.