An emotionally troubled man is forced to care for the obese 10-year-old son he has never met. Together they embark on a high-stakes journey to determine their future together, even as the world tries to tear them apart.
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Cast
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Janeece
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Cody
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Carol
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Joel
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Ed
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Dr. Mcleod
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| William Hill | ... |
Tim
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Ryan
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| Sean Meehan | ... |
Ben
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Sarah
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Bar Patron
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Patrick
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Christa Sparks | ... |
April
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Seb
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| Steven Patrick O'Connor | ... |
Bar Patron / Landfill Employee
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Julie E. Davis | ... |
Patty
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| Christopher Jon Gombos | ... |
Ryan's dad
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Annie Yokom | ... |
Natalie
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Dante Shafer | ... |
Scott
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Jeremiah Johnson | ... |
Pete
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Eli Haley | ... |
Will
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Angela Dilworth-Gordon | ... |
Elizabeth
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| Phoebe Young | ... |
Carla
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| Alicia Goranson | ... |
Mom of 2 boys (uncredited)
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| Rosemary Howard | ... |
Female Counselor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jaron Albertin | ... | (attached) |
Written by
| Jaron Albertin | ... | (story) |
| Charlotte Colbert | ... | (story) |
| Enda Walsh | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Brian Carmody | ... | executive producer |
| Robert A. Halmi | ... | executive producer (as Robert Halmi Jr.) |
| Allison Kunzman | ... | associate producer |
| Patrick Milling Smith | ... | producer |
| Jim Reeve | ... | executive producer |
| Greg Shapiro | ... | producer |
| Erin Wile | ... | producer |
| Tracy Zukowski | ... | associate producer / line producer |
Music by
| Andreas Lucas | ... | co-composer |
| J. Ralph | ||
Cinematography by
| Darren Lew | ||
Editing by
| Eric Nagy | ||
Editorial Department
| Jenna Gabriel | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Brian Keefe | ... | conform editor |
| Pete Olshansky | ... | account executive |
| Adrian Seery | ... | colorist |
Casting By
| Richard Hicks | ||
Production Design by
| Tania Bijlani | ||
Set Decoration by
| Devin O'Shaughnessy | ... | (set dresser) |
| Kris Stanley | ||
Costume Design by
| Brooke Bennett | ||
Makeup Department
| Dennis Polanco | ... | hair department head |
| Genn Shaughnessy | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Dawn Tunnell | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Jonathan Olson | ... | production manager |
| Erin Wile | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Randall Ehrmann | ... | first assistant director |
| Michelle Flevotomas | ... | second assistant director |
| Abbey Hansen | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Brittany Anderson | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Dave Carta | ... | p.a.: set dressing/props |
| Jayson DeBellis | ... | props (as Jayson De Bellis) |
| Taylor Derwan | ... | property master |
| Marissa Goldman | ... | property master |
| Tara Gonzalez | ... | art department coordinator |
| Luke Green | ... | set dresser |
| Harper Hunt | ... | key leadman |
| Adrian Marler | ... | storyboard artist |
| Audrey Turner | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Peter Dodenhoff | ... | boom operator |
| M. Louis Gordon | ... | sound mixer |
| Christopher Koch | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jun Mizumachi | ... | additional sound design |
| Eric Nagy | ... | supervising sound editor |
Visual Effects by
| Mykola Kashchenko | ... | visual effects producer |
| Cyril Martakov | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Lauren Orban | ... | visual effects producer |
| Leo Vezzali | ... | visual effects producer |
Stunts
| Chris Colombo | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Christopher Jon Gombos | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard Auth | ... | best boy grip |
| Gaetano Campolongo | ... | first assistant camera: b camera |
| Chris Cazavilan | ... | key grip |
| Jimi Jones | ... | gaffer |
| Adam Kolodny | ... | gaffer: second unit |
| Stefan Lan | ... | best boy electric |
| Nathan Lynch | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Kevin Martin | ... | additional electrician |
| Scott Hall Miller | ... | second assistant camera |
| Kelley Nesper | ... | additional electrician |
| Matt Reilly | ... | electrician |
| Joseph Robinson | ... | film loader |
Casting Department
| Scotty Anderson | ... | casting assistant |
| Amy Hutchings | ... | extras casting |
| Chris Redondo | ... | casting associate: Los Angeles |
Location Management
| Harold Bryant | ... | assistant locations manager |
| Brady Kirchberg | ... | location scout |
| Elizabeth Shea | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| David L. Williams | ... | script supervisor (as David Williams) |
Additional Crew
| Manuela Berlanga | ... | production assistant |
| Cheyenne Cage | ... | production coordinator |
| Gary Flugge | ... | key p/a |
| Chuck Girard | ... | utility stand in |
| Bethany Haynes | ... | finance and production legal |
| Gabriella Ludlow | ... | business & legal affairs |
| Tanner Notch | ... | production assistant |
| Steven Patrick O'Connor | ... | stand-in: Alessandro Nivola |
| Maria Prieto | ... | assistant to director and producer |
| Gianluca Randazzo | ... | production assistant |
| Concetta Scotto-di-Carlo | ... | craft service |
| Nicole Signore | ... | Stand- in |
| Kok-yee Yau | ... | production executive: Great Point Media |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Kinostar Filmverleih (2019) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Paladin (2018) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
- FunDeMental Studios (additional music production facility)
- Great Point Media (funding)
- Visual Data Media Services (dialogue list)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Joel (Alessandro Nivola) lives a solitary existence, rarely straying from his narrow routines of working in a landfill and going through the motions of getting through the day. He faces emotional and psychological upheaval with the arrival of Will, his ten-year-old son whom he has never met. The boy, who has been abandoned by his mother, weighs 250 pounds, is diabetic, and needs serious care -- attention Joel may not be capable of giving. Their collective pain, in the face of an indifferent world, could be crushing. Together, they embark on a journey of survival. |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,515, 11 Nov 2018 |