A naive college graduate, Amy, who believes she's destined to be a great poet, begrudgingly accepts a job in a shop while she pursues a mentorship with reclusive writer Rat Billings.
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| Emma Roberts | ... |
Amy
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| Summer Shelton | ... |
Creative Writing Professor
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| Chris Riggi | ... |
Josh
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| Shannon Woodward | ... |
Candace
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| Catherine Lloyd Burns | ... |
Sheryl
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| Reed Birney | ... |
Todd
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Manu Gargi | ... |
Mr. Shah
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Patricia Squire | ... |
Old Blind Woman
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| Cloris Leachman | ... |
Mary Ann
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| Scott Coffey | ... |
Bookstore Owner
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| John Cullum | ... |
Stan
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| Evan Peters | ... |
Alex
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Joshua Barry Ward | ... |
Customer Rick
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| Justin Nappi | ... |
Customer Man
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| John Cusack | ... |
Rat Billings
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William P. Szczech | ... |
Cop Roy
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| Armando Riesco | ... |
Rubia
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Becky Cerio | ... |
Bus Driver
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Edward Ellison | ... |
Pablo
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A. Kyo Moon | ... |
Hetero Man
(as Kyo Moon)
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Marshico Robinson | ... |
Hetero Woman
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Darin Scott | ... |
Apartment Manager
(as Darin Turnbull)
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| Evelina Turen | ... |
Pretty Girl
(as Evelina Oboza)
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| Leah Lauren | ... |
Maggie
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Alexander Edinger | ... |
Customer Max
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| Jo Mei | ... |
Yumi
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Avery Pastella | ... |
Girl at Party
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Bill D'Agostino | ... |
Store Customer (uncredited)
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Shawn-Ray Dalinsky | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Niki Dellios | ... |
Art Show Attendee (uncredited)
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Jordan Glaski | ... |
Store Customer (uncredited)
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Alex Poplawski | ... |
Shoplifter (uncredited)
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Arthur Sicilia | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Scott Coffey | ||
Written by
| Andy Cochran | ... | (written by) (as Andrew Cochran) |
Produced by
| Mohammed Al Turki | ... | executive producer |
| Juliet Berman | ... | associate producer |
| Andy Cochran | ... | executive producer |
| Manu Gargi | ... | producer |
| Alex Goldstone | ... | producer |
| Paul Green | ... | executive producer |
| Blair Mastbaum | ... | co-producer |
| Joel Michaely | ... | executive producer |
| Justin Nappi | ... | producer |
| Jason Rogers | ... | co-producer |
| Summer Shelton | ... | co-producer |
| Joy Gorman Wettels | ... | producer |
Music by
| BC Smith | ||
Cinematography by
| James Laxton | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Heinz | ||
| Gina Hirsch | ||
Editorial Department
| Alex Bickel | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Michael Howell | ... | color assist (as Mike Howell) |
| Alek Rost | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Daniel McCue | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Jennifer Euston | ||
Production Design by
| Jeffrey M. O'Brien | ... | (as Jeff O'Brien) |
| David Storm | ||
Art Direction by
| Chad Branham | ||
Costume Design by
| Meghan Kasperlik | ||
Makeup Department
| Nicole Khitrik | ... | hair stylist |
| Betsy Kelly Marshall | ... | makeup department head (as Betsy Kelly) |
| Ashley Rewakowski | ... | makeup artist |
| Amanda Walter | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Jackie Zbuska | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Corey Deckler | ... | production manager |
| Eric Tosstorff | ... | production executive: Treehouse Pictures |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lucas Isabella | ... | second second assistant director |
| Scott Larkin | ... | first assistant director |
| Karla Strum | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Susie Cody | ... | assistant property master |
| Joey Genitempo | ... | key scenic artist |
| Robert Kramer | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Rachel Chancey | ... | foley mixer / sound effects editor |
| Mike Guarino | ... | sound mixer |
| Eric Hirsch | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Matt Hovland | ... | adr mixer |
| Jay Peck | ... | foley artist |
Visual Effects by
| Eric Tosstorff | ... | title designer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Hunter Baker | ... | camera operator |
| Bruce Begy | ... | grip |
| Tom Fitzgerald | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gregg Goodhew | ... | grip & lighting: cameras |
| Billy Green | ... | steadicam operator |
| Dave Isern | ... | steadicam operator (as David Isern) |
| Ryland Jones | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Timothy Limner | ... | best boy grip |
| Stephen Long | ... | best boy electric |
| Daniel Lynn | ... | director of photography: second unit / gaffer |
| A. Kyo Moon | ... | first assistant camera: second unit / second assistant camera |
| Chuck Moran | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Emer O'Callaghan | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Taylor Smith | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Megan L.C. McNally | ... | location intern |
| Ben Miner | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Katherine Gordon Miller | ... | music editor |
| Bryon Rickerson | ... | additional music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Zorinah Juan | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Andrea Amato | ... | production accountant |
| Derek Anderson | ... | assistant: John Cusack |
| Bianca Arvin | ... | assistant: Mr. Cusack |
| Nicole Compas | ... | production counsel |
| Niki Dellios | ... | contributing artist |
| Chet Devaskar | ... | legal executive |
| Roy Forberg | ... | production assistant |
| Jonathan Gray | ... | production counsel |
| Bianca Grimshaw | ... | production counsel |
| Sean Patrick Henderson | ... | production assistant |
| Chris Mobley | ... | production assistant |
| Ryan Parks | ... | production intern |
| Alex Reposh | ... | production assistant |
| Arthur Sicilia | ... | dancer |
| Mike Sobiloff | ... | key production assistant |
| Christopher Steinberger | ... | production assistant |
| Grace Thompson | ... | assistant |
| Steph Walthall | ... | production assistant |
| Allison Zilbershatz | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Huma Khan | ... | director legal post production (uncredited) |
| Ryan Little | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Warner Loughlin | ... | acting coach (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Peter Golia | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Treehouse Pictures
- Anonymous Content (in association with)
- Burk A Project
Distributors
- Videx International (2013) (Brazil)
- Videx International (2013) (Mexico)
- Film & TV House (2013) (Non-US) (multi-territory)
- IFC Films (2013) (United States) (theatrical)
- Ammo Content (2021) (Brazil) (video)
- Ammo Content (2021) (Non-US) (video)
- Batrax Entertainment (2014) (Greece)
- Future Film (2015) (Finland)
- GEM Entertainment (2014) (Non-US)
- Madman Entertainment (2014) (Australia) (DVD)
- Madman Entertainment (2014) (Australia)
- Signature Entertainment (2014) (United Kingdom)
- Tanweer Films (2013) (Bangladesh)
- Tanweer Films (2013) (Bhutan)
- Tanweer Films (2013) (India)
- Tanweer Films (2013) (Nepal)
- Tanweer Films (2013) (Pakistan)
- Tanweer Films (2013) (Sri Lanka)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anarchy Post (adr recording)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Fintage CAM (collection account management)
- Gray Krauss Sandler Des Rochers (legal services)
- Sonic Magic (post-production facilities)
- Visual Data Media Services (digital asset servicing, international servicing, audio mixing)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
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| Taglines | When life gets hard, rise to the occasion. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,368, 16 Feb 2014 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was never released nationwide in theaters. See more » |
| Goofs | The book hanging over the end table and sofa arm at Rat's house while Amy is trying to seduce him appears and disappears. It is "Crossing the Threshold of Hope" by Pope John Paul II. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #8.17 (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Snakes On The Ladder See more » |
| Quotes |
Amy:
How about a little advice before I depart? Rat Billings: Love... love until you hate. Then learn to hate your love. Then forgive your hate for loving it. See more » |