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The Paper Bag Plan

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After being diagnosed with cancer, Oscar realizes his overprotectiveness may be holding his son Billy back from gaining independence. Determined to secure Billy's future, Oscar helps him build the skills needed for a job as a grocery store bagger. Their heartfelt journey highlights the challenges and triumphs of fostering self-reliance, revealing the deep love between father and son--and the courage it takes to let go.
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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Lucero is a rare voice in filmmaking right now, a director who shows enormous compassion and empathy for working-class characters. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 18, 2025 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Like the writer-director’s prior East Side Sushi, this seriocomedy can wax towards the formulaic and innocuous, but it has the warmth of conviction, and good performances. Sep 19, 2025 Full Review Michael Talbot-Haynes Film Threat The Paper Bag Plan is a little film that is a big surprise. Rated: 9/10 Feb 10, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul Shows heart and soul by example. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Barbara g A quiet little drama for those who like relationship movies. This very authentic movie will tug on your heartstrings. Don't come to see it if you are looking for a fast action movie with car chases, explosions, or a spy thriller or horror film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/20/25 Full Review Michael S A terrific thoughtful film that exceeded my expectations! The riveting relationship between a father and his disabled son keeps the viewers attention for the full 1 hour and almost 50 minute running time. No spoilers here but look for this film streaming or at selected theaters….a rare look into the lives of real people! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Anthony Lucero

Director

Diana Lee Inosanto

Actor

Ravi Kapoor

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Lance Kinsey

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Chandra Russell

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Gill Gayle

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Synopsis After being diagnosed with cancer, Oscar realizes his overprotectiveness may be holding his son Billy back from gaining independence. Determined to secure Billy's future, Oscar helps him build the skills needed for a job as a grocery store bagger. Their heartfelt journey highlights the challenges and triumphs of fostering self-reliance, revealing the deep love between father and son--and the courage it takes to let go.
Director
Anthony Lucero
Producer
Ke'alohi Lee Lucero, Anthony Lucero
Screenwriter
Anthony Lucero
Production Co
Blue Sun Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 47m