There, he meets a champion runner who inspires him to compete in a local marathon.

“I love the journey the characters take.

“I wanted to portray it as honestly as possible.”

Amy Smart smiling

Because of that, she went straight to the source.

After spending all their time focused on their son, their relationship seems to be slowly falling apart.

Ultimately, Tyson teaches his parents how they, too, can overcome any obstacle and connect again.

Amy Smart, Rory Cochrane, and Major Dodson in Tyson’s Run

“I think what I like about this film is that it gets messy,” she said.

“And that’s life.”

“Tyson’s Run” is now playing in theaters.

Amy Smart and Rory Cochrane in Tyson’s Run