Somewhere In Indiana is a tale about five strangers on a path of self-discovery. For an independent, 87-minute movie, there are enough twists and turns in the plot to stay entertained.

There is diversity in the characters and a variety of obstacles each person overcomes throughout their journey that shows the hard work that was put into both the script and the acting. Written and directed by Indianapolis award-winning low-budget Avant-garde filmmaker Don Boner, Somewhere In Indiana as a whole proves that there is an abundance of talent to be found in the Midwest area. Don proves that even the most complex of ideas for a movie can come to life with a little determination and a lot of devotion.

Somewhere In Indiana is a story about four individuals who are brought together by their love and support of screen legend Eddie Ray. Eddie Ray died at the age of 24 in a motorcycle accident on his way to a cycle race in 1957. His short-lived career included three movies, the most famous film being Rebel Without a Reason.

Adam, a white middle class American who just lost his job and is experiencing difficulties with his family life after finding out that his wife cheated on him, joins Eddie Ray’s on-line fan club as an escape. That’s where he meets Jane, the beautiful young Asian-American who struggles in coming to terms with her past, including her mother’s death. Having grown up with only a father figure, she feels emotionally incomplete.

Jane’s persuasion skills connect Adam with Dan, a Lebanese-American who owns his own business and still mourns the tragic death of his young bride, and Sam, the young Jewish-American with a lot of emotional and psychological baggage who worries too much about what other people think.

The four agree to meet in Indiana to visit Fairview, the hometown of their idol, Eddie Ray. Early on they meet Roy, a mysterious stranger who joins them in their trek to Fairview. Their hunger for life’s answers brings them to question their past and ask questions that require them to reach deep down and unlock their inner selves to discover the answers they are seeking. Throughout the movie, there are several elements of symbolism and allegorical events that make for interesting scenarios. Modern-day issues such as racial diversity, gays, mixed marriage, extra-marital affairs, cultural heritage, acceptance, and even questioning life and death are also presented and addressed.

The visit to Fairview is an interesting journey in itself. As the film synopsis says, perhaps their visit "can’t solve their problems; after all, it’s just another small town, somewhere in Indiana." However, even the smallest of places can help to open people’s souls and provide the necessary backdrop to start answering some of life’s toughest questions.

Somewhere In Indiana has its dull moments, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. The finished product as a whole is done well and deserves recognition. It has been in the making since ideas started flowing in November of 2003. Shooting began in late May and concluded in early July of this year. Somewhere In Indiana is finally for the big screen, premiering this Friday, Dec. 3, at the Indiana Historical Society Theater in Indianapolis. Movie time is at 8:45 p.m., but come early for a good seat. For all of you movie lovers, the theater is located at 450 West Ohio St. Visit http://www.siitickets.com/ for ticket information. They are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. For any additional movie information visit the movie’s Web site, http://www.somewhereinin.com/.