The Gymnast (2006)

The talented Jane Hawkins (Dreya Weber, Lovely & Amazing) was an impressive gymnast at the top of her game until a devastating injury ended her career. Now she pours the passion, strength ... See full summary »

Director:

Ned Farr

Writer:

Ned Farr (screenplay)

Stars:

Dreya Weber, Addie Yungmee, David De Simone

16 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dreya Weber	...	Jane
Addie Yungmee	...	Serena
David De Simone	...	David
Allison Mackie	...	Denise
Mam Smith	...	Nicole
Stef Tovar	...	Dan
Tricia Small	...	Crystal
Paul A. Hicks	...	Jimmy (as Paul Hicks)
Jeff Sugarman	...	Stan
Kathe Mazur	...	Dr. Weiland
Andrew Ableson	...	Julian
John Lee Ames	...	Q
Amy Lemons	...	Sandy
Robert Sean Burke	...	Officer (as Robert Burke)
Ronald Drewes	...	Holt (as Ron Drewes)

Storyline

The talented Jane Hawkins (Dreya Weber, Lovely & Amazing) was an impressive gymnast at the top of her game until a devastating injury ended her career. Now she pours the passion, strength and discipline that once fueled her sport into maintaining both a tedious job as a massage therapist and a loveless marriage. A chance meeting leads sets Jane on a new path: performing a CirqueDu Soleil style aerial act with a mysterious and beautiful dancer named Serena (Addie Yungmee). Each of them are illuminated by the presence of the other, but there are distractions. Jane is distressed by her lack of children while Serena is a closeted lesbian who tackles stereotypes with being an adopted Korean daughter of Jewish parents. As the stunning pair prepares to audition their act for a Las Vegas show, the gravitational pull between the two women becomes increasingly unavoidable... A visually compelling film that challenges notions of both ability and identity, THE GYMNAST is foremost a story about ...

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Plot Keywords:

gymnast | dancer | jewish | lesbian | female rear nudity | 

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Taglines:

Rise Above.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Offical site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Porting

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fearless Angel Productions LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Q: [Taking photographs] Let's open your eyes a little bit more this time, OK? OK, wider. Open your eyes.
Serena: I'm Asian, you idiot!

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Soundtracks

"The Taxi Ride"
Written by Jane Siberry
Performed by Jane Siberry

User Reviews

a true poignant coming of age film.. will touch you forever. DO not MISS THIS.

Somehow, somewhere, someplace.. you GOTTA see this film. Breath taking aerials, and incredible outstanding performances from highly gifted actors.You think Cirque du Soleil blows your mind,wait till you see what these 2 women do - most importantly, the emotional journey and struggles Jane(Dreya Weber) faces are universal in theme to many women. A superbly directed film which deals with the complexities of relationships,and holding on, until you're ready to let go. This masterpiece will touch women and men alike. Ned Far (director/writer) and ridiculously talented Dreya Weber (star/producer) just had the guts to tell it, honestly and sincerely. This film will hit big - see it HOWEVER you can - or you won't be "in the loop" when it becomes one of the most talked about films.