A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.
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| Kevin Bacon | ... |
Walter
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| David Alan Grier | ... |
Bob
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| Eve | ... |
Mary-Kay
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| Kyra Sedgwick | ... |
Vicki
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| Benjamin Bratt | ... |
Carlos
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| Carlos Leon | ... |
Pedro
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| Michael Shannon | ... |
Rosen
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| Kevin Rice | ... |
Candy
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| Yasiin Bey | ... |
Sgt. Lucas
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| Hannah Pilkes | ... |
Robin
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Jessica Nagle | ... |
Annette
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Liam Daniels | ... |
Boy at Playground
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Joey Hazinsky | ... |
Cherub
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Clara Hopkins Daniels | ... |
Little Girl on Bus
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Ashley C. Coombs | ... |
Girl on Bus
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Floriane Miniscloux | ... |
Girl in Mall
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Aunt Dot | ... |
Saleswoman
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Spencer Ross | ... |
Sportscaster (voice)
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Nicole Gibson | ... |
Girl with Red Ball
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| Neal Brennan | ... |
Hebephile (uncredited)
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| Van Cameron | ... |
Lumber Yard Worker (uncredited)
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Pat Chambers | ... |
Barfly (uncredited)
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| Colleen Dengel | ... |
School Girl (uncredited)
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| Suzanne Dengel | ... |
School Girl (uncredited)
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Leslie Noel Haigh | ... |
Girl on Bus (uncredited)
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| Laura Holloway | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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| Ashley Jackson | ... |
Background (uncredited)
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| Paul Majors | ... |
Lumber Yard Worker (uncredited)
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Bobby Prochaska | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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| David C. Roehm Sr. | ... |
Older Barfly (uncredited)
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| David Von Roehm | ... |
Barfly (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Nicole Kassell | ||
Written by
| Steven Fechter | ... | (play) |
| Nicole Kassell | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Steven Fechter | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Kevin Bacon | ... | executive producer |
| Marvet Britto | ... | co-executive producer |
| Lisa Cortes | ... | co-producer (as Lisa Cortés) |
| Lee Daniels | ... | producer |
| Damon Dash | ... | executive producer |
| Valerie Hoffman | ... | co-producer |
| Brook Lenfest | ... | executive producer (as Brook) |
| Dawn Lenfest | ... | executive producer |
| David Robinson | ... | co-producer (as Dave Robinson) |
| Simone Sheffield | ... | associate producer |
| Candice Williams | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Nathan Larson | ||
Cinematography by
| Xavier Grobet | ... | director of photography (as Xavier Pérez Grobet) |
Editing by
| Lisa Fruchtman | ||
| Brian A. Kates | ||
Editorial Department
| Laura Galli | ... | post-production intern |
| Fred Heid | ... | color timer |
| Charles Herzfeld | ... | film lab coordinator |
| Florence Holdeman | ... | post-production intern |
| Desiree Jones | ... | post-production intern |
| Marin Sander-Holzman | ... | assistant editor |
| Stan Sztaba | ... | additional negative cutter |
| Joe Violante | ... | coordinator: Technicolor |
| Sam Daley | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Kerry Barden | ||
| Mark Bennett | ||
| Suzanne Crowley | ||
| Billy Hopkins | ||
Production Design by
| Stephen Beatrice | ||
Set Decoration by
| Christine Wick | ||
Costume Design by
| Frank L. Fleming | ... | (as Frank Fleming) |
Makeup Department
| Ljiljana Lee Cado | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Ljiljana Cado) |
| Diane Dixon | ... | key hair stylist |
| Anthony Giunta | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Lindsay Irish-Desarno | ... | body makeup (as Lindsay Irish) |
| Robert Johnson | ... | key makeup artist |
| Eva N. Marinakis | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Eva Marinakis) |
| Jaqueline Noel | ... | hair stylist: Eve |
Production Management
| Kelley Cribben | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Michael Mezaros | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Missy Moyer | ... | production supervisor |
| Debra J. Olchick | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Thomas Fatone | ... | first assistant director |
| Patrick D. Gibbons | ... | second assistant director |
| Colleen Casey Shariat | ... | second second assistant director (as Colleen Casey) |
Art Department
| Greta Alexander | ... | scenic artist |
| Scott G. Anderson | ... | construction coordinator (as Scott Anderson) |
| D. Keith Cleary | ... | shop craftsman |
| Jonathan A. Davidson | ... | shop craftsman (as Jonathan Davidson) |
| Michael Davidson | ... | construction grip |
| Matthew Dicks | ... | set production support |
| Jordan Gable | ... | construction grip |
| Michael T. Galvin | ... | set dresser |
| Jon E. Graf | ... | shop craftsman (as Jon Graf) |
| Alicia Jacobson | ... | charge scenic |
| Erika S. Katz | ... | scenic artist (as Erica S. Katz) |
| Laila Kjoersvik Swanson | ... | scenic artist (as Laila Swanson) |
| David W. Lowe | ... | construction grip (as David 'Bigfoot' Lowe) |
| Janice E. Manser | ... | draper (as Janice Manser) |
| Nicole Marsella | ... | art department support |
| Ken McCallum | ... | construction grip (as Kenneth Mccallum) |
| David McMahon | ... | shop craftsman (as David P. Mcmahon) |
| Alan J. Mehlbrech | ... | key construction grip |
| Morgan Miller | ... | on-set dresser |
| Charles D. Minter | ... | shop craftsman (as Charles Minter) |
| Evan O'Neill | ... | set production assistant |
| Sharon Potts | ... | property master (as Sharon L. Potts) |
| Charles J. Scott | ... | on-set dresser |
| Christopher Sneade | ... | props production assistant |
| Nancy Stroud | ... | camera scenic artist |
| Jay C. Stuart Jr. | ... | shop craftsman |
| Christine Sysko | ... | leadman |
| Kendra D. Wadsworth | ... | scenic artist (as Kendra Wadworth) |
| Tom West | ... | assistant property master |
| Patrick Edward White | ... | construction grip |
| Jim Williams | ... | set dresser |
| Linda Yeckley | ... | scenic artist |
Sound Department
| Joe Caterini | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Matthew Haasch | ... | supervising foley editor |
| Brian Jordan | ... | boom operator (as Brian M. Jordan) |
| Chris Kellett | ... | boom operator |
| Igor Nikolic | ... | sound effects editor |
| Jay Peck | ... | foley artist |
| Michael Primmer | ... | boom operator |
| Will Ralston | ... | supervising dialogue editor (as Jen Ralston) |
| Aaron J. Rudelson | ... | boom operator (as Aaron Rudelson) |
| Paul Sacco | ... | consultant: Dolby |
| Thomas Varga | ... | sound mixer |
| Karl Wasserman | ... | boom operator (as Karl G.E. Wasserman) |
Visual Effects by
| Jennifer Russomanno | ... | titles and opticals: Duart |
| Keith Yurevitz | ... | titles and opticals: Duart |
| Brian Scott Benson | ... | digital effects artist (uncredited) |
| Luke DiTommaso | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Mitch Paulson | ... | digital preview colorist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Dakota Anderson | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Norman Douglass | ... | stunts (as Norman Douglas) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Richard Asbury | ... | best boy electric |
| Chris Beattie | ... | key grip (as Christopher Beattie) |
| Patrick Bentley | ... | photographer: Lee Daniels Entertainment |
| David Brandon | ... | electrician |
| Sheridan Braxton | ... | grip (as Sheridan Braxton Jr.) |
| Ryan Callahan | ... | grip |
| Mark Catania | ... | dolly grip |
| Andrew Reed Conner | ... | gaffer |
| Adger W. Cowans | ... | still photographer |
| Lindsay Curtius | ... | rigging grip (as Lindsay K. Curtius) |
| David A. Darrowski | ... | rigging grip (as David A. Dabrowski) |
| Michael Davidson | ... | rigging grip |
| Dave Fortino | ... | rigging grip (as David Fortino) |
| Susan Gabbay | ... | first assistant camera (as Susan Gabay) |
| Kevin Hackenberg | ... | dolly grip |
| Matthew Hanlon | ... | best boy rigging grip |
| Jerry Holway | ... | additional steadicam operator (as Jerome Holway) |
| Michael Kleiman | ... | second assistant camera |
| Michael Leonard | ... | first assistant camera: a camera |
| Craig Ligget | ... | rigging gaffer (as Craig Heston Liggett) |
| Rob Mabin | ... | electrician |
| Paul S. Magee | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| James 'Otis' Mayfield | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera (as James O. Mayfield III) |
| Richard A. Mitchell | ... | electrician (as Richard Mitchell) |
| Francine Natale | ... | generator operator |
| Chong K. Pak | ... | additional camera loader |
| Brian Raby | ... | electrician |
| Kimberly A. Rial | ... | best boy grip (as Kimberly Rial) |
| Leon Sanginiti | ... | second assistant camera (as Leon S. Sanginiti Jr.) |
| Daniel D. Sariano | ... | camera loader |
| Jennifer Schoenewald | ... | electrician (as Jennifer Shoenwald) |
| David Schwartz | ... | Steadicam operator / camera operator: "b" camera |
| Michael Staranowicz | ... | electrician |
| Jay Stuart | ... | rigging grip (as Jay Stuart Jr.) |
| Tim Weston | ... | grip |
| Timothy Weston | ... | rigging grip |
| Daniel Wiener | ... | additional camera loader |
Casting Department
| Diane Heery | ... | location casting: Mike Lemon Casting |
| Jason Loftus | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Maribeth Rubenstein | ... | extras casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lisa R. Frucht | ... | costume supervisor: New York (as Lisa Frucht) |
| Monica Gonzalez | ... | costume support |
| Kara Morasco | ... | seamstress |
| Gabriella Palumbo | ... | costume support |
| Kathie Pierson | ... | on-set costumer |
| Maren Reese | ... | costume support |
| Teresa Binder Westby | ... | costume supervisor: Philadelphia (as Teresa Binder-Westby) |
Location Management
| Lauren Almasy | ... | location supporter |
| Josh Dorn | ... | assistant location manager |
| Staci Hagenbaugh | ... | location assistant |
| Monique LaMontagne | ... | location manager (as Monique Lamontagne) |
| Tim Susco | ... | location supporter (as Timothy Susco) |
Music Department
| Linda Cohen | ... | music supervisor |
| Âsa Håkansson | ... | musician |
| Brian A. Kates | ... | music editor |
| Nathan Larson | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carol A. Compton | ... | script clearance: IndieClear (as Carol Compton) |
| Anthony Pettine | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Patrick Bolger | ... | driver |
| Gregory J. Cimino | ... | driver |
| Gerald Ehresmann | ... | driver (as Jerry Ehresmann) |
| Don Greenleaf | ... | driver (as Donald J. Greenleaf) |
| Robert Hall | ... | driver |
| William M. Hamilton Jr. | ... | transportation coordinator (as William Hamilton Jr.) |
| John Keller | ... | driver |
| William MacCready | ... | driver (as William Mccready) |
| Ed Malseed | ... | driver |
| John Morrone IV | ... | driver (as John Marrone IV) |
| George Naylor | ... | driver (as George D. Naylor) |
| Robert J. Rocco | ... | driver |
| John Tarlini Jr. | ... | driver (as John A. Tarlini) |
Additional Crew
| Nana Ashong | ... | set production assistant |
| R.C. Baral | ... | post-production accountant |
| Mary Berkelbach | ... | medic (as Mary Frances Berkelbach) |
| Jason Block | ... | post-production accountant |
| Ronald Brescio | ... | set production assistant |
| Andrew Brett | ... | set production assistant (as Andrew M. Brett) |
| Erika S. Byard | ... | producer/director support |
| Maya Choldin | ... | set production assistant |
| Andrew Cinquino | ... | set production assistant (as Andrew J. Cinquino) |
| Wayne Clemons | ... | chef assistant: Premiere Catering |
| Amy Comstock | ... | accountant (as Amy S. Comstock) |
| Kenneth Cue | ... | chef: Premiere Catering |
| Katie R. Dailey | ... | craft service support |
| Denise DePalma | ... | medic (as Denise Mallee Depalma) |
| Victoria Dilks | ... | craft service assistant |
| Princess Idia Gamble | ... | producer/director support |
| Todd Giresi | ... | additional production assistant (as Todd Tirisi) |
| Benjamin Goldberg | ... | production coordinator |
| Colin Helb | ... | welfare worker |
| Michael Hernandez | ... | catering: Premiere Catering |
| Carolyn Holloway | ... | production consultant |
| Steven Holtzman | ... | first assistant accountant / payroll accountant |
| Jennifer James | ... | office production assistant |
| Sondra James | ... | loop group coordinator |
| Terra Johnson | ... | additional production assistant |
| Kathleen Kelly | ... | set medic (as Kathleen Maller Kelly) |
| Eileen Marks | ... | stand-in: Ms. Sedgwick |
| Jason Marshall | ... | additional production assistant |
| Tommy Martin | ... | set production assistant (as Tom Martin) |
| Jonathan Martofel | ... | office support |
| Amy Mayfield | ... | set production assistant (as Amy D'Alio) |
| Margaret Mazzei | ... | medic |
| Syreeta Mccoy | ... | additional production assistant |
| Hally McGehean | ... | welfare worker (as Hally Mcgehean) |
| Brett McKenzie | ... | office production assistant (as Brett Mckenzie) |
| Megan McNichol | ... | set production assistant (as Megan Mcnichol) |
| Susan Mieras | ... | assistant: Kevin Bacon / Kyra Sedgwick |
| Kenneth Min | ... | office production assistant |
| Barbara Muehleib | ... | animal coordinator |
| Ruben O'Malley | ... | office production assistant |
| Doreen S. Oliver-Akinnuoye | ... | assistant: Lee Daniels / Nicole Kassell |
| Jennifer Pope | ... | additional production assistant |
| Irwin M. Rappaport | ... | legal services |
| Gil Richardson | ... | process trailer |
| Andy Sforzini | ... | creative consultant |
| Raushanah S. Shamsid-Deen | ... | producer/director support |
| Mark Shandley | ... | set production assistant (as Mark Shandlay) |
| Amy Silverman | ... | key set production assistant (as Amy Danielle Silverman) |
| James Sloane Jr. | ... | security officer |
| Edward Spencer | ... | craft service support |
| Jared Springer | ... | office support |
| Shannon Stewart | ... | craft service |
| Kim Thompson | ... | stand-in: Mr. Bacon (as Kimberly Anne Thompson) |
| Pamela Thompson | ... | set teacher |
| Jim Titus | ... | adr voice (as James T. Williams II) |
| Robert Tyler | ... | set production assistant |
| Ryan Wachter | ... | additional production assistant |
| Charles Washington Jr. | ... | key production assistant |
| Thaddeus Weintzen | ... | craft service support |
| Joyce Werner | ... | additional production assistant |
| Mark Westman | ... | falconer |
| Michael J. Arbouet | ... | graphic artist: motion graphics and logos (uncredited) |
| Luis Garcia | ... | office clerk (uncredited) |
| Asger Hussain | ... | Assistant to Ms. Cortes & Mr. Robinson (uncredited) |
| Mario Locurcio | ... | italian publicist (uncredited) |
| L.J. Strong | ... | graphic artist: motion graphics and logos (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Sarah Alpert | ... | thanks |
| David Altman | ... | thanks |
| Barry Bella | ... | thanks |
| Dinky Bingham | ... | thanks |
| Chris Brooks | ... | thanks |
| Matt Carey | ... | thanks |
| William Case | ... | thanks |
| Drew Crevello | ... | thanks |
| Carol Dysinger | ... | thanks |
| Kenny Gamble | ... | thanks |
| Stuart Gelwarg | ... | thanks |
| Kay Jackson | ... | thanks |
| Patti LaBelle | ... | very special thanks (as Patti Labelle) |
| Peter Leokum | ... | thanks |
| Bill Luterman | ... | thanks |
| Steve McKeever | ... | very special thanks (as Steve Mckeever) |
| Beth Melillo | ... | thanks |
| Tamara Menteer | ... | thanks |
| Al Momjian | ... | thanks |
| Ashley Nichols | ... | thanks |
| Natasha Kassell Osborne | ... | thanks |
| Sharon Pinkenson | ... | very special thanks |
| Hal Roseman | ... | thanks |
| Ronald Rubin | ... | thanks |
| Rashmi Skaadegard | ... | thanks |
| Mike Smyth | ... | thanks |
| John F. Street | ... | thanks (as Mayor John Street) |
| Jessica Trupin | ... | thanks |
| Vurv | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Steve Yung | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Dash Films (presents)
- Lee Daniels Entertainment (presents)
- The Woodsman LLC (copyright owners)
Distributors
- Newmarket Films (2004) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Communications (2004) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2004) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East)
- KinoVista (2004) (France) (tv)
- Vendetta Films (2004) (New Zealand) (DVD)
- Artecinema (2005) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Arthaus (2005) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2005) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (2005) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Cathay-Keris Films (2005) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Future Film (2005) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Gussi Films (2005) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- LNK Audiovisuais (2005) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- LNK Filmes (2005) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Luxor Entertainment (2005) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Nexo (2005) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Noble Entertainment (2005) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2005) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Rialto Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (theatrical)
- TOBIS Film (2005) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Tartan Films (2005) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Telexcel (2005) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2005) (Canada) (DVD)
- Blanco & Travieso (2005) (Venezuela)
- Civite Films (2005) (Spain)
- Divisa Home Video (2005) (Spain) (DVD)
- Imagem Filmes (2005) (Brazil)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- One Plus One (2006) (France) (theatrical)
- Telexcel/ImpactoCine (2006) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- DVD Liider (2006) (Estonia) (DVD)
- Videomax (2006) (Mexico) (DVD)
- Palisades Tartan (2009) (United Kingdom)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- DuArt Film and Video (titles and opticals)
- Altman, Greenfield & Selvaggi (the producers wish to thank)
- American Humane Association (animals monitored by)
- Armadale Vodka (the producers wish to thank)
- Barbara's Animal People (animals)
- C. Ronson (the producers wish to thank)
- Camera Service Center (camera: lighting and grip equipment)
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- Cashman & Associates (publicity)
- Caterini Studios Inc. (sound editorial and mixing facilities)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Greater Philadelphia Film Office (the producers wish to thank)
- Hidden Beach Recordings (the producers wish to thank)
- IndieClear (clearances)
- Jeremy Walker + Associates (unit publicity)
- KO Creative (trailer)
- Mike Lemon Casting (location and extras casting)
- Noëlle Penraat (negative cutting)
- Postworks New York (avid facilities)
- Premiere Catering (catering)
- Remy V.S.O.P. (the producers wish to thank)
- Rocawear (the producers wish to thank)
- Slamdance (the producers wish to thank)
- Sound One (optical sound negative)
- Studiomedia Recording (ADR recording studio)
- Sundance Film Festival (festival)
- Taylor and Taylor (insurance)
- The Coca-Cola Company (the producers wish to thank)
- The Emily Mason and Wolf Kahn Foundation (the producers wish to thank)
- The Great Britains Automotive Group (the producers wish to thank)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Vurv (the producers wish to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After twelve years in prison, Walter arrives in an unnamed city, moves into a small apartment across the street from an elementary school, gets a job at a lumberyard, and mostly keeps to himself. A quiet, guarded man, Walter finds unexpected solace from Vickie, a tough-talking woman who promises not to judge him for his history. But Walter cannot escape his past. A convicted sex offender, Walter is warily eyed by his brother-in-law, shunned by his sister, lives in fear of being discovered at work, and is hounded by a suspicious local police officer, Detective Lucas. After befriending a young girl in a neighborhood park, Walter must also grapple with the terrible prospect of his own reawakened demons. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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| Taglines | What's the worst thing you ever did? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $53,985, 26 Dec 2004 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | As research, director Nicole Kassell interviewed sex offenders, as well as therapists who worked with them. See more » |
| Goofs | The first time Sgt. Lucas enters the room, he notices the cherry table that Carlos brought back. The plant is already there, even though Vicki doesn't bring it to Walter until later. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Chop Wood, Carry Water See more » |
| Quotes |
Walter:
They think I'm crazy. Rosen: Do you think you're crazy? Walter: You know, talking to you is like riding on a fucking merry-go-round. Rosen: That's a marvelous image, Walter. Because by going in circles, we find things we missed the first time around. See more » |