Rodrigo García directs and wrote “Raymond & Ray,” which centers on two half-brothers who reconnect for a road trip to lay their abusive father to rest. The narrative unfolds with considerable detail but avoids feeling bogged down, presenting a straightforward yet perceptive examination of fractured connections. Despite shortcomings in how the characters are developed and an underwhelming ending, the film manages to s…

Raymond (played by Ewan McGregor) shows up at his step-brother Ray’s (Ethan Hawke) place to inform him of their father's death. Feeling obligated, Raymond insists on going to the funeral – primarily to confirm the man’s passing – and eventually persuades Ray to join him. They learn that they are set to inherit a small sum of money, but with the stipulation that they must dig his grave, place the coffin inside, and th…