Set and filmed in Northern Maine,[1] it tells the story of how a school bus driver's momentary distraction causes a near-tragedy and affects the whole community.

[2] It co-stars Amy Morton, Margo Martindale, John Slattery, Emily Meade, Louisa Krause and Adam Driver.

"[8] Indiewire's Rodrigo Perez commented that "Edmands resists all levels of melodrama and sentimentality in Bluebird and yet the picture is just as arresting and emotional as any drama [he's] seen this year, albeit in a quiet manner.

"[9] Francisco Salazar, writing in Latinos Post, says that "the film's tonal congruity and top-notch performances will surely resonate.

[13] Peter Debruge of Variety calls it "a mournful throwback to more poetically inclined times", but says that "Edmands maintains too measured a pace as he cycles through the various lives affected".