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7.1/10   56 votes
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Director:
Peter Callahan
Writer (WGA):
Peter Callahan (written by)
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Genre:
Drama
Plot:
Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River. | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
(12 articles)
The Big Apple Film Festival Begins Tonight!
 (From Cinematical. 3 November 2009, 1:15 PM, PST)
Ciff 2009: The winners! And our reviews
 (From Roger Ebert's Blog. 22 October 2009, 6:39 PM, PDT)
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Cast

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Joseph Fiennes ... Paul Thompson

Justin Kirk ... Jeff Kane

Elizabeth Reaser ... Liz Clarke

Mary Tyler Moore ... Mom

Michelle Trachtenberg ... Suzanne
Pell James ... Amy Thompson
Martin Shakar ... Boatyard Owner

Constance Barron ... Aunt Karen

Amy Hargreaves ... Sarah Kane
Seth Kanor ... Officer Lefurgy

Samantha Sherman ... Katie

Nimo Gandhi ... Pasthule
Avery Glymph ... Fisherman #1
Chad Brigockas ... Fisherman #2

Tom O'Rourke ... Dock Man #1
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Runtime:
Germany:99 min (European Film Market)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Filming Locations:
Hudson River Valley, New York, USA more
Company:
Ghost Robot more

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Warm thoughtful film, 10 April 2009
10/10
Author: kam6318 from United States

I had the chance to see this at AFI festival in Dallas. The movie is beautifully shot, and some of the scenes along the Hudson are gorgeous. The story line is intriguing, and unfolds as the swimmer makes his way through the challenge of swimming the Hudson. As the first reviewer said, he has a tragic story that compels him to take on this feat. I won't divulge the details, but as his story comes out, it makes you think hard about some of life's issues. Definitely worth seeing.

The dialog is also well-written. Although this is not a comedy, the dialog is often quite funny. Fiennes may have gorgeous eyes, but I thought Justin Kirk's character really stood out in the film.

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