Synopsis
Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection and become a couple. Individually and together, they are risk takers — compulsive, and fueled by drugs and sex. In an almost decade-long relationship defined by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries and dignity and to be true to himself.
Key facts
Cast
Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souléymane Sy Savané, Justin Reinsilber, Ed Vassallo, Paprika Steen, Marilyn Neimark
Original language
English
First release
July 27, 2012 (Taiwan)
Awards
Dorian Award for LGBTQ Film of the Year, Teddy Award
Setting
New York City
Filming locations
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
Producer
Ira Sachs, Lucas Joaquin, Marie Therese Guirgis
Cinematography
Thimios Bakatakis
Editing
Affonso Gonçalves
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Independent Spirit Awards 2013 generic - Best Feature; Best Director; Best Lead: Thure Lindhardt; Best Screenplay: Ira Sachs; Mauricio Zacharias
- Berlin International Film Festival 2012 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2012 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2012 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2012 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Taiwan | July 27, 2012 |
| Theatrical | France | August 22, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 7, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Poland | October 24, 2012 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 2, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 8, 2012 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Ira Sachs |
| Cast | Thure Lindhardt (Erik Rothman), Zachary Booth (Paul Lucy), Julianne Nicholson (Claire), Souléymane Sy Savané (Alassane), Justin Reinsilber (Dan), Ed Vassallo (Thomas), Paprika Steen (Karen), Marilyn Neimark (Marilyn Neimark), Sebastian La Cause (Russ), Sarah Hess (Katie), Roberta Kirshbaum (Katie's Mom), Jamie Petrone (Katie's Cousin), Maria Dizzia (Vivian), Stella Schnabel (Esther), Jodie Markell (Jill), James Bidgood (James Bidgood), John Michael Cox Jr. (John Michael Cox Jr.), Henry Arango (Henry Arango), Agosto Machado (Agosto Machado), Miguel Flatow (Igor), Calder Kusmierski Singer (Club Kid), Shane Stackpole (Luca - Age 7), Christopher Lenk (Hustler), Todd Verow (Self (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias |
| Producer | Ira Sachs, Lucas Joaquin, Marie Therese Guirgis |
| Executive producer | Adam Hohenberg, Ali Betil, Jawal Nga, Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen |
| Cinematography | Thimios Bakatakis |
| Editing | Affonso Gonçalves |
| Production design | Amy Williams |
| Costumes | Elisabeth Vastola |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
