Ryan Parker Movies
Troy McGatlin's drama Broken Fences concerns the fractured relationship between a rancher named Joe and his wayward son who attempts to reconnect with the old man after being released from jail. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jan Van Sickle, Ryan Parker, (more)
Things that Hang from Trees constitutes American director Ido Mizrahy's debut feature. As adapted by singer-songwriter Aaron Louis Tordini from his own novella, this defiantly eccentric drama unfolds on a surreal, southern gothic landscape. Eight-year-old Tommy, incorrectly read as mentally-impaired by many of the local townspeople, lives alone with his skanky mother (Deborah Kara Unger), a sex shop owner. This emotionally troubled child also struggles with painful memories of his abusive, estranged father (Ray McKinnon) - whose mistreatment he recreates in a self-flagellating manner by systematically subjecting himself to the sadism of the local bully (Ryan Parker). While the town barber (Daniel von Bargen) - a psychotic religious nut - obsesses over Tommy's mother, Tommy fantasizes about watching the town fireworks from atop the local lighthouse. The boy finally realizes this dream, but when he descends, he happens upon a shocking discovery that changes his world forever by bringing a permanent end to his childhood innocence. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Deborah Kara Unger, Daniel Von Bargen, (more)
The inspiring sports drama The Goal tells the tale of a friendship between a promising soccer player and an Olympic competitor whose unfortunate circumstances make them unlikely teammates. Each gets into an accident that paralyzes them. In order to get through the physical and mental fallout of their new circumstances, they become part of a quadriplegic rugby team. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ryan Parker, Jason Regier, (more)
