Fairhaven (2012)

Dave returns to his hometown on the Massachusetts coast for his father's funeral, where his reunion with two old friends provides a healthy dose of reality.

Director:

Tom O'Brien

Writers:

Chris Messina (story), Tom O'Brien (screenplay),

Stars:

Sarah Paulson, Chris Messina, Rich Sommer

Cast

Credited cast:
Sarah Paulson	...	Kate
Chris Messina	...	Dave
Rich Sommer	...	Sam
Alexie Gilmore	...	Angela
Natalie Gold	...	Jill
Maryann Plunkett	...	Maddy
Tom O'Brien	...	Jon
Georgia Lyman	...	Sara
Phyllis Kay	...	Dave's Mom
George J. Vezina	...	House Buyer Husband (as George Vezina)
Paul O'Brien	...	Gary
Danielle Muehlen	...	Jenny
John Soares	...	Jeff the Bouncer
Alicia Racine	...	Stacy
Ted Reinstein	...	Steve

Storyline

A former high school football star and one time college athlete, Jon has landed back in the place of his youth -- Fairhaven -- a small fishing village on the Massachusetts coast. Now in his early thirties, and with the promise of younger days seemingly washed ashore, Jon's vague feelings of dissatisfaction are crystallized by a television interview with his football hero Tom Brady, who proclaims that, even after three super bowl wins, "There's got to be something more than this." Jon recounts his epiphany to Sam, old friend and schoolmate who married early, fathered early, divorced early and never left town. Sam made his own peace with small town life years ago, and is happy enough just to provide a stable home for his loving daughter, Cara, while secretly still pining for his beautiful ex-wife Kate. Together, Jon and Sam anticipate the return of Dave, the third member of their once-indomitable trio. Having left town seven years ago and never looked back, Dave is finally returning to ...

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Plot Keywords:

massachusetts | friend | old friend | funeral | small town | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 2013 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atlantic Pictures (II), Beacon Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

Movie made with excellence!!

Watching FAIRHAVEN was everything I love about Tom O'Brian's theatrical plays come to life a million times over with all of the elements fitting together: lovely shots, poetic scenery, authentic acting, heartfelt pacing and musical score combined to remind me of what acting coach Wynn Handman would refer to as "a perfect pitch and tone". Tom's character was an endearing, curious, mysterious and fun protagonist. I understand what he means about Tom Brady! I love the story and how the film captures the way that we are all ever unraveling from, entwining in and learning from the events in our lives. We were riveted and while I knew it would be great, I was so excited and surprised by how great. My boyfriend watched in silence the whole time and when it was over he said, "that was impeccable… perfect". He said he loved it and wants to watch it again. We were both moved. I have been spending more time this past year in my hometown than I have spent in 26 years... I related so much to the relationships, internal and external landscapes and the heartbreaking beauty of watching life expand all of us no matter where we stay or travel to. Movie made with excellence!