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Peter Callahan (written by)
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Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River. | add synopsis
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1 win more
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The Big Apple Film Festival Begins Tonight!
(From Cinematical. 3 November 2009, 1:15 PM, PST)
Ciff 2009: The winners! And our reviews
(From Roger Ebert's Blog. 22 October 2009, 6:39 PM, PDT)
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Joseph Fiennes | ... | Paul Thompson |
 | Justin Kirk | ... | Jeff Kane |
 | Elizabeth Reaser | ... | Liz Clarke |
 | Mary Tyler Moore | ... | Mom |
 | Michelle Trachtenberg | ... | Suzanne |
 | Pell James | ... | Amy Thompson |
| Martin Shakar | ... | Boatyard Owner |
 | Constance Barron | ... | Aunt Karen |
 | Amy Hargreaves | ... | Sarah Kane |
| Seth Kanor | ... | Officer Lefurgy |
 | Samantha Sherman | ... | Katie |
| Nimo Gandhi | ... | Pasthule |
| Avery Glymph | ... | Fisherman #1 |
| Chad Brigockas | ... | Fisherman #2 |
 | Tom O'Rourke | ... | Dock Man #1 |
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Germany:99 min (European Film Market)
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This under-the-radar film about a guy who swims a good length of the Hudson River in NY State down to NYC, is one of those warm indie films that deftly balances drama with some humor. No surprise that it snagged actors like Joseph Fiennes, Elizabeth Reaser (adding another fine performance to her growing career since her debut in the great "SWEET LAND"), Justin Kirk, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Mary Tyler Moore in a notable supporting role.
The reason behind his swim I won't divulge here, but it makes for some powerful moments. As he swims, his 2 friends go along with him in a guide boat, and they come to shore for breaks, which leads to some great moments in the film. It's not all on the water. But when it is, it's riveting. As a viewer, I felt like I was swimming right there with him at times.
And the swimming scenes show off the wonderful Hudson Valley, and Joseph Fiennes looks like he really...um...took the plunge. That's really him in the water. Kudos to the filmmakers who must've been on the river an awful lot. (And to the camera people!) Hopefully this film finds its audience in other film festivals and in a future release.