Spring Forward (2000)

Synopsis of Spring Forward

Playwright and character actor Tom Gilroy made his feature directorial debut with this dialogue-driven character study set against the backdrop of the changing seasons. Liev Schreiber plays Paul, a short-fused ex-con who finds unlikely comfort, stability, and camaraderie when he takes an odd job in park maintenance. On his first day, he's teamed with Murph (Ned Beatty), a groundskeeping veteran who manages to defuse an outburst between Paul and their snide supervisor (Campbell Scott). Paul sticks with the job, and, as the months pass, he and Murph work their way through events both mundane and monumental, all the while sharing their hopes, regrets, and ambitions. Shot in sequence over a one-year period, Spring Forward received a third-place mention for best first feature at the 1999 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

112 mins

Director(s):

Tom Gilroy

Writer(s):

Tom Gilroy

Producer(s):

Gill Holland, Jim McKay, Paul S. Mezey

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Drug Content, Profanity, Adult Humor, Adult Situations)

• 2000 - Independent Spirit Awards - Producers Award

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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