Mulligans (2008)

Director:

Chip Hale

Writer:

Charlie David (writer)

Release Date:

18 September 2009 (Germany)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Can a man keep his family and himself?

Plot:

Two college friends take a journey home. One of them makes a mistake that may tear a family apart. Sometimes there are no second chances, sometimes there are no mulligans.

Plot Keywords:

College | Summer | Forbidden Love | Cheating | Dark Comedy

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations

Cast

Dan Payne	...	Nathan Davidson
Thea Gill	...	Stacey Davidson
Charlie David	...	Chase Rousseau
Derek Baynham	...	Tyler Davidson (as Derek James)
Grace Vukovic	...	Birdie Davidson
Amy Matysio	...	Bre Hamilton
Nhi Do	...	Christy
Anthony Joseph	...	Jarod
Calum Worthy	...	Felix
Patrick Baynham	...	Razor
Ann Chaland	...	Grandma (as Anne Chaland)
Thomas Orr-Loney	...	Marty
Maxine English	...	Bikini Woman
Ty Didman	...	Jeffrey
Kimberly Clarke	...	Jackie (as KimberleyClarke)

Also Known As:

Mul.li.gans (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

Canada:92 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Border2Border Entertainment

Trivia:

Charlie David is actually a left handed golfer but golfed right for the film to appear to be a bad golfer.

Quotes:

Tyler Davidson: I love you man, like a brother... just...
Chase Rousseau: I know, no sword fights.
Tyler Davidson: Maybe we can find a more macho way of saying it...
Chase Rousseau: ...Go Steelers?
Tyler Davidson: Yeah, Go Steelers, I like that. Go Steelers. Wow I never said I love you to a guy before.
Chase Rousseau: Me either.
Tyler Davidson: Good talk.

Definitely worth watching

This film is a shining example of how to properly express a point of view in a way that everyone can understand and relate, rather than the traditional sledgehammer approach that we're used to from the big Hollywood films.

Mulligans deals with the issue of straight vs. gay, and how it affects the lives it touches. The film deftly shows the stark contrast between the forced bravado of the fast-paced college frat-boy lifestyle against the shameless and unapologetic honesty of the exploration of emotional needs and desires. Set against the stunning backdrop of Vancouver Island, the scenery works well to reflect the depth and tone of the subject matter. The lead character shows, for the most part, a confidence in his own sexuality that throws the seemingly "normal" lives around him into turmoil. It forces others to examine their own beliefs and prejudices and decide for themselves whether a person's sexual orientation is their defining characteristic, or just another facet of a complex and intriguing personality.

This film is beautifully scripted to allow the viewer to take the journey with the character, so that when the question of sexuality comes up, it doesn't feel like an issue of orientation so much as an exploration of how best to fulfill the basic emotional need that we all have for intimate human contact. A truly inspirational musical score that works both to drive the action and stretch the heartstrings as necessary is a welcome enhancement to the story. It's rare to find a soundtrack so well suited to the mood of the film, the composer should be applauded for his work on this beautiful score. With its sensitive screenplay and superb acting, this film is definitely worth watching.