JACK GOES BOATING

Theatrical Release date: 04 November 2011

DVD Release date: 27 February 2012

Distribution: Trinity

Directed by: Philip Seymour Hoffmann

Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffmann, Amy Ryan, John Ortiz, Daphne Rubin-Vega

A tale of love, betrayal, friendship and grace centered around two working-class New York City couples. Hoffman makes his feature directorial debut with Bob Glaudini’s screen adaptation of his acclaimed Off Broadway play, Jack Goes Boating.

Jack (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a limo driver and Connie (Amy Ryan), a funeral home worker, are two single people who on their own might continue to recede into the anonymous background of the city, but in each other begin to find the courage and desire to pursue their budding relationship. In contrast, the couple that introduced them, Clyde (John Ortiz) and Lucy (Daphne Rubin-Vega), are confronting unresolved issues in their own marriage.

Being with Connie inspires Jack to learn to cook, pursue a new career and take swimming lessons from Clyde so he can give Connie the romantic boat ride she dreams of. But as Jack and Connie cautiously circle commitment, Clyde and Lucy’s marriage begins to disintegrate. From there, we watch as each couple comes face to face with the inevitable path of their relationship.

Back 10.05.2011.