Where Hope Grows

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Professional baseball player Calvin Campbell (Calvin) hangs up his cleats after a dismal performance for the Detroit Tigers, retreating to his hometown in Louisville, Kentucky. There, he becomes mired in self-pity, allowing years to slip away as he vainly attempts to drown his personal and professional failures in drink. His daughter Katie, now 16, is left to grapple with the emotional void created by her absent father's neglect. Desperate for connection, she turns to unhealthy relationships, leaving Calvin wracked with guilt.

One ordinary day at the supermarket, Calvin crosses paths with Produce, a bright-eyed and effervescent young man with Down syndrome. Working in the produce section, Produce has developed an extraordinary ability to form meaningful connections with customers. When he meets Calvin, his warm demeanor and infectious enthusiasm help him confront his own dark depression. As their paths continue to cross, Calvin finds himself drawn to the produce aisle not just for the fresh vegetables but also for the sense of community and understanding that Produce provides.

As Calvin's life spirals further out of control, he begins to notice the profound impact that Produce has on those around him. The young man's unshakeable optimism is a balm to Calvin's troubled soul, inspiring him to reevaluate his priorities. However, Produce is not immune to hardship. He harbors an unfulfilled dream of earning Employee of the Month recognition, which leaves him vulnerable to bullying. When Calvin is on the verge of giving up, Produce shows him that even in the face of disappointment, one can choose to hold onto faith rather than self-destructive habits.

Days later, a heated confrontation with Milton sends Calvin reaching for solace in his bottle. But when Produce finds him incapacitated, he takes matters into his own hands by confiscating Calvin's keys, preventing him from attending a job interview with the only Minor League Baseball team willing to give him a second chance. Drunk and jobless, Calvin hits rock bottom as his daughter finally loses patience with her father's self-destructive ways, leaving him to confront the full weight of his selfish actions.

The following day, Calvin makes amends with Produce for his past transgressions, marking a new chapter in their tumultuous relationship. In an effort to turn over a leaf, Calvin commits to quitting drinking that very night and starts attending meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous. Meanwhile, Katie is left reeling after her split from Colt, who had been pressuring her to take their relationship to a more intimate level. As she stands alone by the supermarket, Produce happens upon her, offering his jacket to keep her warm as the chill of their situation sets in. When Colt returns and attempts to patch things up with Katie, Calvin intervenes, firmly telling him to leave her be. In a gesture of goodwill towards Produce for his kindness, Calvin agrees to attend church alongside them.

Later, Katie and Produce cross paths once more at the local laser tag arena, where they unwittingly run into an errant Colt. As the game reaches its climax, Colt corners Katie, attempting to take advantage of her vulnerable state, but Produce intervenes, striking Colt with a fire extinguisher, rendering him unconscious. Calvin arrives on the scene, only to rebuke Produce for his actions, not fully grasping the circumstances, prompting Produce to make a hasty exit.

Tragedy strikes that night when an inebriated Milton, reeling from the discovery of his wife's infidelity, loses control behind the wheel and collides with Produce. Calvin rushes to the hospital, where he is met with devastating news: both Produce and Milton are fighting for their lives. As the situation spirals out of control, Produce finds solace in gifting his Bible to Milton, before they both undergo emergency surgery. In a poignant flash-forward, it becomes clear that Calvin has taken on the role of manager for the minor league baseball team, while Produce serves as bat boy. The film concludes with Calvin dedicating his ceremonial first pitch to the memory of Milton, honoring the life lost in the tumultuous journey that had unfolded.