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| Brady Jandreau | ... | Brady Blackburn | |
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Mooney | ... | Gus |
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Tim Jandreau | ... | Wayne Blackburn |
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Lilly Jandreau | ... | Lilly Blackburn |
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Leroy Pourier | ... | Frank |
| Cat Clifford | ... | Cat Clifford | |
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Tanner Langdeau | ... | Tanner Langdeau |
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James Calhoon | ... | James Calhoon |
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Lane Scott | ... | Lane Scott |
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Cameron Wright | ... | Rodeo Cowboy #1 |
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Jordon Slick Phelps | ... | Rodeo Cowboy #2 |
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Donnie Whirlwind Horse | ... | Rodeo Cowboy #3 |
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Terri Dawn Pourier | ... | Terri Dawn (as Terri Dawn Landreau) |
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Allen Reddy | ... | Bill (as Alan Reddy) |
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Greg Barber | ... | Bar Owner |
Brady Blackburn, a rodeo bronc rider with some renown, learned everything he knows about horses and riding from his parents, Wayne and the now deceased Mari Blackburn. Brady is recovering from a fall off a bronking horse in a rodeo, the most serious of the injuries being a skull fracture which required a metal plate being inserted into his head. Including checking himself out of the hospital earlier than advised, Brady is determined to get back up onto the literal and proverbial horse as quickly as possible as being a cowboy is all he knows. But deep in his heart he knows that returning to the rodeo in particular is something that is probably not in the cards without increased risks, which is eventually confirmed by his doctor who tells him that he cannot sustain another serious head injury without some major consequence. He does not even want his friends and family to treat him with kid gloves in being able to do any of those physical activities which are part and parcel for him of ... Written by Huggo
Saw this at Sundance. Great film. None of the people in the film are actors. It aids in the realism but also is a testament to the director's ability. This is a subtle, emotionally impactful experience. By the end of it your heart breaks but is also hopeful. Good story of friendship and also coming to grips with not being able to do what you truly love to do. How does one make life meaningful?