The historical action-drama "The Weigh," which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, has not only sparked discussion for its brutally realistic backdrop but also brought its lead actor, Ethan Hawke, into the spotlight. During an interview, the veteran performer shared the simple yet direct advice he gave his daughter, Maya Hawke, after she wrapped her multi-year run on a popular series: "It's time to move forward, you really have to do it, don't look back."
"The Weigh" debuted at Sundance, set against the grim backdrop of the Great Depression. Hawke portrays a father forcibly separated from his daughter, subsequently sent to a brutal labor camp. To secure an early release and reunite with his family, he is compelled to undertake a perilous smuggling mission across a deadly wilderness. The film's core narrative explores the profound bond between father and daughter and the extreme choices one faces, a theme that subtly echoes Hawke's own role as a father in real life.
Discussing his motivation for taking on the role, Hawke stated that he was drawn not by the action sequences themselves, but by the emotional depth of the story. He remarked, "This is a story about love. Many classic action films are actually built on real emotions." This perspective also extends to his views on his daughter's acting career. 
Maya Hawke gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Robin Buckley in Netflix's hit series "Stranger Things," which recently began its final chapter. When asked if he felt any reluctance about his daughter's future career trajectory, Hawke's stance was resolute. He asserted, "You have to leave what's done to move on to the next path. Don't look back, or you'll be stuck in the past."
This counsel comes from an actor who has navigated the film industry for decades. Reflecting on his own career, Hawke admitted that he was deeply captivated by filmmaking from a young age, which has driven his consistent high output. He mused, "I often ask myself, why can't I stop? The answer is simple: because I really love making movies. When you've felt the magic of creation and seen your work connect with an audience, that attraction always stays."
via： Variety