The successes and failures of a couple determined to live in harmony with nature on a farm outside of Los Angeles are lovingly chronicled by filmmaking farmer John Chester, in this inspiring documentary.
Cinematography
Macro shots that turn snails and coyotes into epic protagonists.
Editing
Eight years of farming compressed into 91 minutes of pure narrative craft.
Score
Jeff Beal's orchestral swells make compost feel like destiny.
Director
John Chester
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
John Chester spent 25 years as a cameraman for shows like Entourage before this; Molly was a private chef. Their combined skills basically willed this visually stunning farm into existence.
The film's 'regenerative agriculture' message became a mainstream talking point post-release, with chefs and celebrities name-dropping Apricot Lane Farms—proving that earnestness can actually scale.
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