King of California 2007

At just sixteen years old, Miranda, portrayed by Evan Rachel Wood, has faced far more than her fair share of trials and tribulations. After being abandoned by her mother, she has dropped out of school and is now trying to make ends meet by working at McDonald’s. Meanwhile, her father, Charlie, played by Michael Douglas, finds himself in a mental institution.

When Charlie is finally released and returns home, Miranda’s previously serene existence spirals into chaos. He becomes consumed by a new obsession: the belief that the lost treasure of the Spanish explorer Father Juan Florismarte Garces is buried in the vicinity of their suburban California neighborhood. With a metal detector and a mountain of treasure-hunting literature at his side, Charlie is convinced that he has pinpointed the location of the buried gold—right beneath the local Costco.

In an effort to support her father’s newfound obsession, Charlie urges Miranda to take a job at Costco, where they can formulate a plan for after-hours excavation. Although initially doubtful, Miranda gradually finds herself swept up in her father’s eccentric schemes, embracing the adventure as a chance to help him rekindle his dreams.

This tale evolves into a darkly comedic yet surprisingly hopeful exploration of the modern family dynamics and the pursuit of the American dream, as Miranda joins Charlie in a whirlwind of questionable decisions, all fueled by the hope of uncovering long-hidden treasures and restoring both their lives.