Against the Current

Against the Current

When is life not worth living anymore? A marvelous cast led by Joseph Fiennes explores that question when Paul Thompson (Fiennes of Shakespeare in Love and Elizabeth) talks old buddy Jeff (Justin Kirk of Weeds) into helping him fulfill a crazy childhood dream of swimming the entire 150 mile length of the Hudson River. Joined by Liz, a teacher intrigued by their scheme (Elizabeth Reaser of The Twilight Saga and Emmy? nominated for TV's Grey's Anatomy), they plunge into the adventure with glee. But Paul and Liz soon realize Paul is driven by more than just the stunt when they find out Paul's "deadline" to finish is also the anniversary of his wife's unexpected death. Is swimming against the current a struggle against sadness or the last act of a man who is ready to give in to grief? Mary Tyler Moore (multiple Emmy? winner and Oscar? nominee for Ordinary People) and Michelle Trachtenberg (TV's Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Mysterious Skin) round out the cast of this thoroughly original and conversation-starting drama.

Production Year: 
2009
Released: 
Tue, 10/26/2010
Run Time Minutes: 
98
Rating: 
NR
Genres: 
Drama
Trailer: 
No
Format Aspect Ratio: 
16x9-Wide Screen
Resolution: 
480x720 LowRez
More Information: 
HD-2
Audio Language: 
English
Audio Format: 
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels: 
5.1
Actors: 
Joseph Fiennes - Paul Thompson
Actors: 
Samantha Sherman - Katie
Actors: 
Pell James - Amy Thompson
Actors: 
Justin Kirk - Jeff Kane
Actors: 
Elizabeth Reaser - Liz Clark
Actors: 
Amy Hargreaves - Sarah Kane
Actors: 
Martin Shakar - Boatyard Owner
Actors: 
Avery Glymph - Fisherman #1
Actors: 
Chad R. Brigockas - Fisherman #2
Actors: 
Tom O'Rourke - Dock Man #1
Actors: 
John Rue - Dock Man #2
Actors: 
Douglas Odell - Dock Man #3
Actors: 
Seth Kanor - Officer Lefurgy
Actors: 
Mary Tyler Moore - Mom
Actors: 
Constance Barron - Aunt Karen
Actors: 
Michelle Trachtenberg - Suzanne
Actors: 
Nimo Gandhi - Pasthule
Actors: 
Maggie Brown - Little Girl on Waterfront
Actors: 
Perry Callahan - Older Girl on Waterfront