Sidelined: The QB and Me

Dallas is a young dancer, driven by a deep passion to attend the country’s most prestigious dance school—her late mother’s alma mater. Despite the weight of grief and the obstacles she faces, Dallas refuses to let go of the dream that has been her guiding light for as long as she can remember. However, her path toward this goal takes an unexpected turn when Drayton, a football star with a seemingly carefree attitude, enters her life in the most surprising way.

Drayton, with his playful demeanor and charm, hides a much deeper sadness beneath the surface. Despite being a star on the football field, he’s dealing with personal struggles that he has not shared with anyone. His arrival in Dallas’s life is far from smooth. The two collide in a way that forces both of them to confront their own challenges and vulnerabilities. While Dallas focuses on dancing and pushing through her emotional struggles, Drayton finds himself caught between his football career and the pain of losing someone close to him.

Initially, their connection seems unlikely. Dallas is fiercely independent, with an unwavering determination to succeed in dance, while Drayton appears to be carefree, focused only on his popularity and athleticism. Yet, beneath these differences, a deep connection begins to form. Drayton's carefree attitude slowly begins to unravel as he opens up to Dallas, revealing the depths of his grief. As he leans on her for support, Dallas begins to see that there’s more to life than just chasing her dream. She begins to understand that sometimes, the journey is just as important as the destination.

At the same time, Dallas’s own struggles come to the forefront. As she works tirelessly to perfect her craft and make a name for herself in the dance world, she is constantly reminded of the immense pressure she feels to honor her late mother’s legacy. Her mother was a talented dancer who never got to see Dallas achieve her potential, and Dallas carries that weight with her every day. This unrelenting desire to live up to her mother’s expectations creates both a drive and a burden that makes it difficult for Dallas to see beyond the world of dance.

Together, Dallas and Drayton form an unexpected yet powerful bond. As they each grapple with their own dreams, fears, and grief, they find solace in each other’s presence. They help each other navigate their personal struggles, gradually discovering that it’s okay to lean on someone else and share their burdens. In this journey of growth, both begin to understand that their dreams might not be the only things worth chasing.

In the end, Dallas and Drayton must decide whether they are willing to support each other in realizing their dreams or let them slip away due to the weight of their struggles. Will Dallas be able to break free from the expectations placed on her and find a way to dance with her own heart? Will Drayton learn to cope with his grief and pursue a future beyond football? Their story is one of healing, growth, and learning to let go of the burdens of the past in order to embrace the possibilities of the future.

Director: Justin Wu

Genre: Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

Cast: Asia Lizardo, Austyn Lamont, Becky Ferguson, Brayden Look, Bronson Pheiffer, Chase Nicholson, Chris Wood, Deborah Cox, Drew Ray Tanner, Ethan Pickard, Gabby Amelio, Jake Foy