Summaries

An ex convict befriends an elderly coworker as they both try to find meaning in life and forgiveness for their past.

As the seasons change in a Connecticut town, two men of different age and backgrounds who work together outdoors for the local park system, share thoughts and feelings that gradually deepen into a relationship approaching father and son. Paul is just out of prison for armed robbery, assigned to work with Murph, a middle-aged vet whose grown son Bobby is dying. Paul is trying to control his temper and build a spiritual side based on reading. Murph is a down-to-earth Sancho Panza to Paul's more ethereal ideas. And Murphy seems to need forgiveness for mistakes as a dad. As Murphy's retirement approaches and winter sets in, the men talk and love blossoms.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • father son relationship
  • retirement
  • ex convict
  • independent film
  • male bonding
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Aug 31, 1999
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Deserted Village, Wachung Reservation, New Jersey, USA
Production companies cineBLAST! Productions C-Hundred Film Corporation Journeyman Pictures

Box office

Budget $2000000
Gross US & Canada $117471
Opening weekend US & Canada $6269
Gross worldwide $117471

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 50m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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