Feature Film
Tribeca Film Festival 2025
Director: Stephanie Laing
Production Designer: Liz Toonkel
Director of Photography: Vanja Černjul
The Exchange
Inspired by the true story of Amanda Ogle, this inspiring drama follows Amanda (Rose Byrne), an unhoused woman living in her blue 1991 Toyota Corolla as she seeks employment in Seattle. Her precarious situation escalates when her car is stolen and later impounded, with the towing company demanding exorbitant fees she can’t afford. Refusing to accept this injustice, Amanda confronts the broken system, engaging in a year-long legal battle to reclaim not only her vehicle but also her dignity. Along the way, she forms meaningful connections with other women in similar circumstances, gradually rebuilding her life and sobriety through community and persistence.