Answers to Nothing (2011)

Against the backdrop of a missing girl case, lost souls throughout Los Angeles search for meaning and redemption and affect each other in ways they don't always see.

Director:

Matthew Leutwyler

Writers:

Ric Barbera (additional dialogue by), Matthew Leutwyler (story)

Stars:

Sam Page, Caitlin Gerard, Chuck McCollum

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Page	...	Paratrooper
Caitlin Gerard	...	French Girl
Chuck McCollum	...	Farmer
Julie Benz	...	Frankie
Dane Cook	...	Ryan
Aja Volkman	...	Tara
Elizabeth Mitchell	...	Kate
Anjul Nigam	...	Doctor
Mark Kelly	...	Carter
Cassius M. Willis	...	Detective Grimes (as Cassius Willis)
Andrew Borba	...	Andy Dillon
Erik Palladino	...	Jerry
Miranda Bailey	...	Drew
Kali Hawk	...	Allegra
Zach Gilford	...	Evan

Storyline

Intertwining stories exploring the bad in the best of us and the good in the worst of us. Against the backdrop of a child abduction case we follow five days in the life of the single parent detective assigned to the case, her best friend whose determination to get pregnant keeps her from confronting her husband's infidelity, a school teacher and his obsession with the missing child that pushes him to the edge of vigilantism, a beat cop grieving over the violent death of his wife, a recovering addict and her wheel chair bound brother preparing for the LA marathon, and a self-loathing African American TV writer's search for love.

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Plot Keywords:

masturbation | crying man | school | marathon | self loathing | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes its the small steps we take in life that reveal themselves later to be the most courageous ones.

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong sexual content, nudity, violence and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 September 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$14,262, 4 December 2011, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$22,029, 18 December 2011

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ambush Entertainment, Cold Iron Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.42 (2011)

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Soundtracks

Second Chance
written by Coby Brown
performed by Coby Brown
produced by Coby Brown'

User Reviews

Complicated lives with no easy answers

Answers to Nothing is that rare combination of an ensemble cast grappling with life's complexities without descending into heavy handed storytelling. It both lifts you up and crushes you down as you recognize the various shades of yourself in the characters. I have been weary of ensemble dramas like this since the manipulative'Crash', but I felt the director and cast did a superb job and the emotion really builds to something tangible and rewarding. The singer Aja Volkman of 'Nico Vega'provides an emotional charge right through the film and Mad Men actor Mark Kelly gives a great turn as a gamer/High School teacher out for justice. Great film - highly recommended.