Against the Current

Nan
1h 38m
2009
5.547 /10 (32)

Overview

Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-01-18

Top Billed Cast

Joseph Fiennes

Paul Thompson

Samantha Sherman

Katie

Justin Kirk

Jeff Kane

Elizabeth Reaser

Liz Clarke

Michelle Trachtenberg

Suzanne

Amy Hargreaves

Sarah Kane

Mary Tyler Moore

Liz' Mom

Constance Barron

Aunt Karen

Nimo Gandhi

Pasthule

Pell James

Amy Thompson

Martin Shakar

Boatyard Owner

Avery Glymph

Fisherman

Chad Brigockas

Fisherman

Tom O'Rourke

Dock Man

John Rue

Dock Man

Douglas Odell

Dock Man

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