Hawke's 'Weight' ends with a surprising song choice

The 1930s-set thriller "The Weight" concludes with a powerful emotional reunion between Samuel Murphy, portrayed by Ethan Hawke, and his daughter Penny. After a challenging journey smuggling gold, Murphy finds freedom and is seen driving off into the sunset with his child. This pivotal scene is underscored by the Lynyrd Skynyrd hit "Call Me the Breeze," chosen by director Padraic McKinley.

Ethan Hawke, who has a deep appreciation for music, felt the song's lyrics, which speak of moving on, perfectly complemented the narrative's new chapter. Despite the period setting, Hawke found the unexpected inclusion of a Lynyrd Skynyrd track to be fitting. This is not the first time Hawke's films have featured his passion for music, with previous roles in biopics about musicians and even a compilation of The Beatles' solo material featured in 'Boyhood'.