A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.A child molester returns to his hometown after 12 years in prison and attempts to start a new life.
- Awards
- 7 wins & 20 nominations
Yasiin Bey
- Sgt. Lucas
- (as Mos Def)
Clara Hopkins Daniels
- Little Girl on Bus
- (as Clara Infinity Daniels)
Floriane Miniscloux
- Girl in Mall
- (as Floriane Maniscloux)
Spencer Ross
- Sportscaster
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe part of Mary Kay was originally intended for a 45-year-old white male. Kevin Bacon recommended Eve for the part, and she was hired without a single audition.
- GoofsThe first time Sgt. Lucas enters the room, he notices the cherry table that Carlos brought back. The plant is already there, even though Vicki doesn't bring it to Walter until later.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005)
- SoundtracksChop Wood, Carry Water
Written by Kevin Bacon
Performed by The Bacon Brothers
Courtesy of Forosoco Music
Featured review
Walter (Kevin Bacon) is the new man at work. Bob (David Alan Grier) often hires ex-cons and Mary-Kay (Eve) is suspicious. Viki (Kyra Sedgwick) quickly sleeps with the new guy. His only friend is Carlos (Benjamin Bratt). He finally tells Viki that he was in prison for molesting a couple of young girls. After the initial shock, she restarts their relationship revealing her own story of molestation by her 3 brothers. Police officer Lucas (Mos Def) is abusive to the ex-con while his therapist (Michael Shannon) tries to work out his issues. He suspects the man hanging out at a neighboring park is a child molester.
The performances are terrific especially Kevin Bacon who keeps his character tightly wound. Walter following those little girls is super creepy. The camera angles of the girls are awkward. There are a lot of cringe-worthy moments in the movie but that's the point. It's suppose to be creepy but it's definitely not for everyone.
The performances are terrific especially Kevin Bacon who keeps his character tightly wound. Walter following those little girls is super creepy. The camera angles of the girls are awkward. There are a lot of cringe-worthy moments in the movie but that's the point. It's suppose to be creepy but it's definitely not for everyone.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,576,231
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $53,985
- Dec 26, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $4,678,405
- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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