Calloused Hands (2013)

12-year-old Josh is a mixed race boy and a promising baseball player. He is abused by his mother's boyfriend Byrd, and neglected by his mother Debbie. He forges his own path in life when ... See full summary »

Director:

Jesse Quinones

Writer:

Jesse Quinones

Stars:

Daisy Haggard, Andre Royo, Luca Oriel

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Daisy Haggard	...	Debbie
Andre Royo	...	Byrd
Luca Oriel	...	Josh
Vivian Ruiz	...	Carmen
Sharon Pfeiffer	...	Gladys
Hans Howes	...	Solomon
Gisselle Legere	...	Waitress
Indra Patel	...	Pedestrian
Giovanni Rodriguez	...	Coach Manny
Sean McConaghy	...	Rabbi Brookstein
Michael Luckett	...	Anthony Johnson
Danny Mendoza	...	Customer
Julia Grob	...	Nicky
Roy Lynam	...	Chip Steele
Cedric Dumornay	...	Man on bench

Storyline

12-year-old Josh is a mixed race boy and a promising baseball player. He is abused by his mother's boyfriend Byrd, and neglected by his mother Debbie. He forges his own path in life when his estranged grandfather insists he study for his Bar Mitzvah.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

3 March 2013 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Calloused Hands Film,Woolfcub Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

User Reviews

Must see film

I was fortunate enough to see this film at its UK premiere in London as part of the 2013 British Urban Film Festival (BUFF). The story (based on the director and writer Jesse Quinones own experiences) is powerful and moving, which linked to amazing acting from an outstanding cast, makes this a must see movie.

The film takes the viewer on an emotional roller coaster ride evoking powerful and conflicting feelings towards each characters vulnerability, failings, and ultimate achievements within a tempestuous and difficult relationship.

Andre Royo and Daisy Haggard give outstanding, multi-faceted and nuanced performances in their roles as the stepfather and mother of 12 year old Josh, played with skill and assurance by Luca Oriel. They are supported by strong performances from Hans Howes as Josh's grandfather and Sean McConaghy as Rabbi Brookstein.

I can heartily recommend this film to moviegoers in search of rewarding experience from an uplifting, engaging, well made film.