From the moment Bobby and Jonathan meet, they are inseparable. For Jonathan, the unconventional Bobby is a connection to a larger world. For Bobby, Jonathan's family - and in particular, Jonathan's mother Alice - represents a kind of stability that he hasn't known.
As they grow up, the boys grow apart, only to reunite in New York, where, together with the free-spirited Clare (Robin Wright-Penn), Bobby (
Colin Farrell) and Jonathan (Dallas Roberts) invent a new kind of family.
Canadian Connection: Actors
Wendy Crewson, Joshua Close and Matt Frewer; partly filmed in Toronto, Ontario.
It is a thought-provoking movie. That is what elevates what is essentially a quiet, small (3 star) movie. It stays with one as it examines relationships (male, female, family, friend, etc.). Nice to see Colin Ferrel in this role and not only in a leather thong waving a sword.
I thought the movie was excellent. Colin Farrell did an outstanding job. His character had multiple sides to it but never confused the viewer because he was who he was. I have recommended the movie to several gay friends because it depicts some of their experiences extremely well.