"One man's past. One boy's future."

2014

1h 58m

6.5(969 votes)

Drama

Overview

The rough-hewn boss of a lumber crew courts trouble when he steps in to protect the youngest member of his team from an abusive father.

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Cast & Crew

22 members

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Nicolas Cage

Joe Ransom

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Tye Sheridan

Gary

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Ronnie Gene Blevins

Willie

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Sue Rock

Merle

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Heather Kafka

Lacy

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Gary Poulter

Wade

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Adriene Mishler

Connie

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Brenda Isaacs Booth

Mother Jones

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Aaron Spivey-Sorrells

Sammy

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Dana Freitag

Sue

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Anna Niemtschk

Dorothy

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Erin Elizabeth Reed

Cathy

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Jon Bonzor

Deputy

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Jonny Mars

Young Deputy

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Elbert Hill Jr.

Wino

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Lazaro Solares

Henry

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Lico Reyes

Blind George

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Lynette Walden

Charlotte

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Patrick Arnez

Slim

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Kevin Kinkade

Brothel Patron

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Brian Mays

Junior

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Robert Johnson

Cop #1

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