Directed by:
James MarshCinematography:
Eigil BryldComposer:
Max Avery LichtensteinCast:
Gael García Bernal, William Hurt, Pell James, Paul Dano, Laura Harring, Milo Addica, Libby Villari, Raymond McAnally, Laura Clifton, Marco Perella (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Bernal stars as Elvis Valderez, a recently discharged Navy recruit who travels to Corpus Christi, Texas, to track down the father he's never met. But when he finds him, Elvis is in for a shock; his father, David Sandow (William Hurt), is the leader of a Baptist congregation in Corpus Christi, and has instilled strong Christian values in all of his family. David wants the rogue-like Elvis to steer clear of his flock, perhaps fearing that he'll reveal long-buried secrets about David's past. But when the ex-Navy man sees his father's daughter, 16-year-old Malerie (Pell James), he longs to form a romantic bond with her. Initially unaware that Malerie is his half-sister, Elvis continues to pursue her even when he discovers their family relationship, leading to smalltown tumult with plenty of unexpected twists in the plot. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
- 2005 - James Marsh (Un Certain Regard)