A diffident teen boy with scoliosis is taken by his father to a disgraced orthopedic surgeon, but when his motives are revealed to be more sinister than surgical, the boy must embrace his crooked spine. face his father, or risk losing himself—his identity—forever.

Pillars of Heaven won Best Picture and Best Director at the Utah Valley Capstone showcase (2026) and is preparing for its film festival tour later this year.