Being Flynn

March. 02,2012      R
Rating:
6.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out yet again to his dad.

Robert De Niro as  Jonathan Flynn
Paul Dano as  Nick Flynn
Julianne Moore as  Jody Flynn
Olivia Thirlby as  Denise
Eddie Rouse as  Carlos
Lili Taylor as  Joy
Victor Rasuk as  Gabriel
Liam Broggy as  Young Nick
Chris Chalk as  Ivan
Wes Studi as  Captain

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