Where the Heart Is

• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

Seventeen-year-old Novalee Nation unexpectedly finds herself pregnant and stranded in rural Oklahoma, transforming a local Wal-Mart into an unconventional sanctuary and birthing place. This isn’t a tale of hardship, but a surprisingly joyful and heartwarming story of found family forged amongst the everyday routines of small-town life. The film subtly explores themes of resilience and the quiet dignity of individuals often overlooked, resisting the typical tropes of teen pregnancy dramas by focusing on the collective kindness of a community embracing an outsider. Novalee’s journey isn’t about escaping circumstance, but about discovering unexpected connection and building a fulfilling life within a limited world – a gentle, affirming story celebrating the simple beauty of human connection and the unconventional paths to motherhood.