High Road

A young marijuana dealer with a past as a rock drummer, Fitz navigates loyalty, romance, and the looming risk of arrest. He grapples with staying true to himself while trying to support those around him, including Monica and Jimmy. His choices drive the plot as he confronts father figures and his own capacity for change.

A rebellious teenage neighbor who skips school and drags Fitz into a road trip to Oakland. He tries to keep Fitz sober while dealing with his own family pressures, including his father’s plan to send him to military school. His honesty about his mom’s death adds emotional weight to the journey.

Fitz’s girlfriend who becomes pregnant and later faces an affair with her married boss. Her actions complicate Fitz’s decisions and their relationship, but she ultimately re-engages with Fitz as they face parenthood together.

Jimmy’s father, a strong-willed figure who plans to send his son to military school for missed classes. His pursuit of Fitz and his eventual confrontation show the friction between discipline and compassion in a strained father-son dynamic.

A police academy graduate who assists in the search for Fitz and Jimmy. He acts as a competent ally, navigating the chase with practical determination and a sense of duty.

Fitz’s father, the owner of a bar called Berlin and a drag queen performer. Their relationship is layered with pride and disappointment, illustrating a complicated, chosen family dynamic.

Fitz’s ex-bandmate who now performs in a Bakersfield tribute band. Her presence ties the old band to the present and adds a note of nostalgic loyalty to the group’s brief reunion.

Fitz’s former bandmate who also plays in the Bakersfield tribute act. His past collaboration with Fitz contrasts with their current paths, highlighting themes of friendship and drift.

A clinic doctor who suspects Fitz has kidnapped Jimmy, creating a moment of mistaken assumption that tests their bond and resilience. The tension resolves as truth emerges.