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Floating (1997)

1997-02-20 · 1h 30m · EN
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One tragedy destroyed his life. Another one saved it.

Already suffering fiscal and emotional bankruptcy after a car crash shatters his life, young Van finds himself in a vacuum when his buddies go off to college and he stays behind to look after his disabled, alcoholic father. Lacking an outlet for his rage, Van starts to run with two local punks and drifts into a life of crime. Then he meets Doug, who seems to have everything Van desires ... but Doug has demons of his own.

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William RothDirector, Writer

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Norman ReedusNorman ReedusVanChad LoweChad LoweDougWill LymanWill LymanVan's FatherSybil DarrowSybil DarrowJulieCasey AffleckCasey AffleckPrep #1Jonathan QuintJonathan QuintJasonJosh MarchetteJosh MarchetteFlipRachel ReposaRachel ReposaSarahBruce KennyBruce KennyCoachRobert HarriellRobert HarriellSteveEdward StanleyEdward StanleyPrep #3Lyon ReeseLyon ReesePrep #2

Keywords

Coming of ageCar crashMale friendshipGayAlcoholismFather son conflictGay interestRageSwimmerGay themeCrime spreeBreaking and enteringNight swimming

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityComing Of Age · Car Crash · Male FriendshipDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference971537Actor preference106069 · 177956 · 19257

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Frequently asked questions about Floating

What is Floating about?

Already suffering fiscal and emotional bankruptcy after a car crash shatters his life, young Van finds himself in a vacuum when his buddies go off to college and he stays behind to look after his disabled, alcoholic father. Lacking an outlet for his rage, Van starts to run with two local punks and drifts into a life of crime. Then he meets Doug, who seems to have everything Van desires ... but Doug has demons of his own.

How long is Floating?

Floating has a runtime of 90 minutes.