Katie Says Goodbye

Directed by Wayne Roberts

A young waitress in the American Southwest dreams of a new life in San Francisco. After she falls in love with an ex-convict, the fragile harmony of her world is thrown into jeopardy as she finds her spirit and determination challenged by those she loves most.

 
 
  • Olivia Cooke, Christopher Abbott, Mireille Enos, Mary Steenburgen, Jim Belushi, Chris Lowell, Nate Corddry, Natasha Bassett, Keir Gilchrist

  • English / 2016 / 88’

    Katie Says Goodbye

  • FICTION - Drama

  • Director & Scriptwriter Wayne Roberts Cinematographer Paula Huidobro Composer Dan Romer Editor Sabine Emiliani Production Designer Tania Bijlani Art Director Raphael Sorcio Producers Eric Schultz, Carlo Sirtori, Jake Wasserman, Kimberly Parker, David Steiner, Benjamin Steiner Executive Producers Sean Durkin, Antonio Campos & Josh Mond

  • DCP - Colour - 5.1

  • Official Selection, Discovery Toronto International Film Festival 2016

    International Film Rotterdam 2017 - Bright Future

  • “A luminous, heartbreaking performance from Olivia Cooke shines through every frame of Katie Says Goodbye. (...) it has the emotional kick to connect with an audience hungry for distinctive American indie features. Critical acclaim, the buzz generated by a star-making performance from Cooke and possible awards season attention should all enhance theatrical prospects, especially internationally."
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    "First-time filmmaker Wayne Roberts conjures new, resonant chords in his taut, tender drama about a young truck-stop waitress who dreams of life beyond her edge-of-the-map town. With its superb cast’s finely etched characters, led by Olivia Cooke’s memorable work in the title role and featuring a heart-stoppingly lovely supporting turn by Mary Steenburgen, the quietly assured debut would be a worthy addition to any art-house schedule." HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
    "Finding an indie gem is like discovering gold, except you really want to tell everyone about it. ”Katie Says Goodbye” is truly one of those golden film festival gems. First time writer and director Wayne Roberts enters the festival arena with this polished story, eloquent and heartbreaking, yet still inspiring, starring Olivia Cooke, Jim Belushi, Chris Abbott, Chris Lowell, and Mirielle Enos. This is the culmination of talent and dedication this film requires to give it the life it deserves.”REEL HONEST