Inspired by a true story, The Optimist follows the story of Herbert...
Inspired by a true story, The Optimist follows the story of Herbert Heller (Stephen Lang), a Holocaust survivor who has lived in silence for decades, and the unlikely friendship that helps him finally speak. When he meets Abby (Elsie Fisher), a troubled teenager carrying her own quiet pain, their bond reveals the healing power of connection spanning generations.
Inspired by a true story, The Optimist follows the story of Herbert Heller (Stephen Lang), a Holocaust survivor who has lived in silence for decades, and the unlikely friendship that helps him finally speak. When he meets Abby (Elsie Fisher), a troubled teenager carrying her own quiet pain, their bond reveals the healing power of connection spanning generations.