Around the Bend

Oct 8, 2004

1h 25m

★ 5.9

The skeletons in the family closet just came out to play.

Overview

A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Warner Independent Pictures

Around the Bend Trailers

Cast

Turner Lair

Christopher Walken

John

David Eigenberg

Henry Lair

Michael Caine

Zach Lair

Jonah Bobo

Jason Lair

Josh Lucas

Waitress (Uncredited)

Eva Blaylock

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Glenne Headly

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Albert's Mother

Jean Effron

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Lily Knight

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