Around the Bend

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

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.

2004

1h 25min

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Top Billed Cast

Christopher Walken
Turner Lair
David Eigenberg
John
Michael Caine
Henry Lair
Jonah Bobo
Zach Lair
Josh Lucas
Jason Lair
Eva Blaylock
Waitress (Uncredited)
Glenne Headly
Katrina
Carlos A. Cabarcas
KFC Counterman
Gerry Bamman
Albert
Jean Effron
Albert's Mother
Lily Knight
Tiffany's Saleswoman
Rick Negron
KFC Manager
David Marciano
Detective
Norbert Weisser
Walter
Laurie O'Brien
Ruth
Kathryn Hahn
Sarah
Robert Douglas Washington
College student
Michael O'Neill
Cowboy

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