A FAREWELL TO YOUTH
Sunday, March 29
Scotiabank Toronto Screening: 2:00 pm
120min | Drama, Comedy | Toronto Premiere
Director: Adam Jack
Writer: Adam Jack
Executive Producer: Adam Jack, Jason Lupish, Erica Sherwood, Matty Cardarople, Douglas Vermeeren, David Carruthers, Chris Anjima
Producer: Adam Jack, Jason Lupish, Erica Sherwood, Chrissy Arsenault
DOP: Jason Lupish
Editor: Adam Jack
Music: Brad Weaver
Film Synopsis:
JACK, once a promising film student, is now a washed-up addict clinging to his fading youth. His life takes an unexpected turn when his estranged teenage daughter LILY, the result of a teenage pregnancy and given up for adoption, appears on his doorstep, pregnant herself and seeking her birth father's support. Meanwhile, Jack's best friend and former roommate, MATTY, seems to have the perfect life with his talented wife, EMMA and their first child on the way. However, Matty secretly harbors a lifelong dream of becoming a stand-up comedian, a dream he pursues behind Emma's back, straining their relationship. As Jack guides his daughter through her own adoption journey, he's forced to confront his past mistakes and learn what it truly means to be a father. At the same time, Matty must decide whether to sacrifice his dream for the sake of his family or risk it all for a shot at the spotlight. In this poignant story of friendship, family, and second chances, two men at a crossroads must find their own paths to redemption and happiness.
Cast:
Adam Jack, Matty Cardarople, Douglas Vermeeren, Erica Sherwood, Kate McIninch, Jasmine Axolus-Simmons, Larry Thomas, August Kyss, Thain Wesley
A FAREWELL TO YOUTH will be preceded by the short film TACO BOY
TACO BOY
7min | Drama | Canadian Premiere
Director: Lizzie Han
Writer: Lizzie Han
Producer: Aidan Lesser
DOP: Anthony Wegner
Production Designer: Stephanie Sakaki
Editor: Aidan Lesser
Cast:
Shel Sun, Olivia Yang, Dong-Seok Han, Ann McDougall
Film Synopsis:
Seven-year-old Maggie desperately wants to get her elderly dog, Taco, a cake for his upcoming birthday. As her mother repeatedly refuses, Maggie learns her reason for not wanting to order one.
