When Jake Hoffman first decided to enter the entertainment industry, his father informed him all about what he could expect. "It's a difficult profession, and Dad had warned me of such things," he told The List. "And then I found out for myself that he wasn't kidding."

As many people know, the career itself is notoriously known for receiving loads of rejection, long hours on set, and periods of unemployment between projects. Yet, every now and again, a special script comes along that reminds Hoffman exactly why he entered this competitive industry in the first place. "Occasionally, you have the opportunity to do work that you're really proud of," he told us. "I don't take those opportunities for granted."

That's what he saw when he first read the script for the independent film "Sam & Kate." Being able to be a part of such a touching story alongside his father is something he simply couldn't say no to — and it's also something that Hoffman will never forget. "It was overall one of the most special experiences I've ever had," he said.

"Sam & Kate" is in theaters now.