Floating (1997)

Floating is the story of a young man's struggle to come of age during a violent period of emotional and financial bankruptcy. The film stars Norman Reedus as Van, a son shouldering the ... See full summary »

Director:

William Roth

Writer:

William Roth

Stars:

Norman Reedus, Chad Lowe, Will Lyman

3 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Norman Reedus	...	Van
Chad Lowe	...	Doug
Will Lyman	...	Van's Father
Sybil Temtchine	...	Julie (as Sybil Temchen)
Jonathan Quint	...	Jason
Josh Marchette	...	Flip
Rachel Reposa	...	Sarah
Bruce Kenny	...	Coach
Adrienne Starrs	...	Doug's Mom
Robert Harriell	...	Steve (as Rob Harriell)
Casey Affleck	...	Prep #1
Lyon Reese	...	Prep #2 (as Jolyon Reese)
Edward Stanley	...	Prep #3 (as Eddie Rutkowski)
Ali Raizin	...	Girl #1
Angelica Nebbia	...	Girl #2

Storyline

Floating is the story of a young man's struggle to come of age during a violent period of emotional and financial bankruptcy. The film stars Norman Reedus as Van, a son shouldering the responsibility of his embittered father, with no one to nurture him through his own pain. Van's father is so engrossed in his own troubles that he fails to emotionally support his son. As Doug, Chad Lowe provides Van with friendship, but more importantly, with the knowledge that a "perfect life" isn't always what it seems. After Van and Doug engage in a crime spree that ends in tragedy, father and son finally come together for the first time to transcend mourning.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | unloved son | lake | bong | rock music | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 1999 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Concord, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$5,651 (USA) (3 September 1999)

Gross:

$5,651 (USA) (3 September 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arclight Partners

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Van: I had it. The white picket fence life. Good family. Good friends. Good life. Then my dad blew it. Screwed himself up in a car accident. My mom couldn't take it, so she split... taking most of our money with her. I was kinda depressed for awhile, but now I'm doin' all right.

User Reviews

Powerful

This was an excellent movie. There was some bad acting but it certainly did not come from Norman Reedus who I hope to see more from soon! This is a movie that makes you long for those great summers when you had nothing to do but be young.