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Arye Gross, Eric Schweig, Louise Fletcher, George Coe, Nan Martin ... see more see more... , O'Neal Compton , Corinne Bohrer , Veanne Cox , Tim DeKay , John Dossett

Arye Gross plays an up-and-coming artist who foregoes the convenience of big-city life for the charms of Montana in this drama, writer-director Thomas Bezucha's debut feature. On the eve of his first ... read more read more...show at the Whitney Museum, Henry (Gross) hears news that his grandfather back home has had a stroke. Upon returning to his idyllic birthplace, however, Henry realizes that the old man isn't the only thing he has to tend to: There's the semi-closeted issue of his sexuality, which he longs to reveal to his clan -- as well as to his old high-school crush, Dean (Tim DeKay). Amidst all the angst, Henry fails to notice the advances of the sensitive Pike (Eric Schweig), an espresso-brewing outdoorsman who owns the town's general store and cooks meals for the stroke-addled grandpa Sam (George Coe). ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 59 min.

Directed by: Thomas Bezucha

Release Date: June 1, 2001

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DVD Release Date: April 30, 2002

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  • September 23, 2009
    I kinda love this movie. I liked that just because it envolves a gay man, the whole movie didn't have to dumb itself down or overwhelm itself with having to be a gay movie. His grandfather has a heart attack and so he goes back home. It's not stereotypical and I genuinely enjoyed... read more that as a movie. They also avoided stereotypes about small towns which you almost never see! A nice, well-made movie.
  • March 7, 2009
    Watch it for cuteness, romance, and scenery. I watched this movie more to see Arye Gross than the plot. He's a very good actor that does well in this almost too cute movie. Jessica Fletcher was a nice bonus too. Anyway the writing is kinda mediocre and the editing of the movie... read more was odd, there was a couple places where they seemed to cut out something important as theres a sudden oooh moment. Its cute and sweet but oddly lacking in drama, crying jags but no one really even raises their voice.
  • November 8, 2008
    I love this movie! It can't be described. The romance is so touching and heartfelt. Nothing about it is risque or over the top. Its just a sweet story about two men who fall in love.
  • September 7, 2008
    It's great to see gay men not being stereotyped for once. Just like 'All over the guy', I appreciated the film makers not making a cookie cutter love story but rather giving us a slice of real life with all it's complications and pit falls.
  • October 10, 2007
    I've wanted to watch this one for awhile now.. and finally got the chance.. This one is well worth it.. I really don't know what else to say.. this is going to be one that I buy as soon as I can.. I recommend this one.

    I think the most uncomfortable aspect of this movie is ... read moreEric Schweig's character because it is too damn close to me.. (well.. a male me) It's hard watching because I know that feeling, and evenknowing it is a problem doesn't help me get over it.. Not an easy character to play , but he did a great job.
  • August 22, 2007
    This is an unusal gay movie. And the right two guys find each other eventually (Maybe not the two cutest, but the right two). Some serious stuff here and a good deal of fun. When you're gay, it's easy to assume that you won't be accepted, often enough that assumption is a crippli... read moreng mistake. This is a very good movie whether you're gay or not.
  • August 16, 2007
    Funny and warm, charming and romantic and Romantic -- a wonderful story filled with joy and searching. Class A performances
  • June 19, 2007
    another underrated movie. not too many gay related movies have native american's as a main gay character.refreshing
  • May 22, 2007
    One of Eric Schweigs better films and it wasn't hard to buy him as a homosexual character. Native American's as contemporary and modern and even human. Cool. I liked it.
  • February 24, 2007
    Arye Gross seemed too old for the character he portrayed. Tim Dekay, on the other hand, was a perfect choice as the bi-curious past crush--but I didn't really get his character. (Is that a contradiction or a conundrum?) Eric Schweig played his character well but why was he chosen?

Critic Reviews


Liam Lacey
March 19, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Too concerned with being quirky and endearing and soon runs out of local charm. Full Review

Michael O'Sullivan
January 6, 2002
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

Other than this gay-friendly gimmick, Bezucha's plot is as hoary as they come.

Rita Kempley
November 16, 2001
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

Echoes the mellow sensibilities of the TV series Northern Exposure.

Joe Baltake
October 19, 2001
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

Personally, I found it irresistible -- not great, but definitely irresistible -- and I certainly enjoyed the company of these caring, enlightened people. Full Review

Steven Rea
October 18, 2001
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Gross doesn't have the spark of a star, and most everyone else seems to hail straight from central casting.

Susan Walker
September 28, 2001
Susan Walker, Toronto Star

It is annoyingly preposterous, corny where it could be comedic, sappy where it could be uplifting. Full Review

Jay Boyar
August 31, 2001
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel

A story about characters who are so extremely closeted that their deepest feelings often remain a secret even to the audience.

Dave Kehr
July 13, 2001
Dave Kehr, New York Times

Bezucha demonstrates a strange genius for dragging out the inevitable. Full Review

Jonathan Foreman
July 13, 2001
Jonathan Foreman, New York Post

Genuinely funny and moving, without a single cloying moment.

Scott Heller
July 13, 2001
Scott Heller, Boston Globe

In its gentle, heartwarming, decidedly unrealistic way, it's a refreshing alternative to hipper-than-thou moviemaking.

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