25 Oct 2001
Life as a House
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.
Back Fork
An unbearable tragedy — A path to redemtion
When the strain of tragedy was too much for a young couple in Appalachia, prescription pills became the medicine to ease the pain.
Top Billed Cast
A. J. Cook Nida
Josh Stewart Waylon
Agnes Bruckner Raylene
Wade Williams Cotton
Dorothy Lyman Susie
David Selby Bill
Eden Brolin Nona
Ronnie Gene Blevins Jimmy
Rebecca Gruss Anne
Sloane Coombs Justine
Travis Teffner Dude
Jeremy Michael Burns Man #2
Cathy O'Dell Janet
Mandy Simpson Blonde Silhouette
Gant Montgomery Charlie
Lindsey Sites Brunette in Bar
Kevin Dennis Background
Madeline Gehle Girl in Bar
Porter Stiles Man #1
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