Joe

About the movie

In the dirty unruly world of small-town Texas, ex-convict Joe Ransom (Cage) has tried to put his dark past behind him and to live a simple life. He works for a lumber company by day, drinks by night. But when 15-year-old Gary (Sheridan) - a kid trying to support his family - comes to town, desperate for work, Joe has found a way to atone for his sins - to finally be someone’s hero. As Joe tries to protect Gary, the pair will take the twisting road to redemption in the hope for a better life in this tough, hard-hitting but incredibly moving story.
Joe is a hard-hitting drama directed by critically acclaimed director David Gordon Green (Prince Avalanche, Pineapple Express), featuring stunning performances by Nicolas Cage (Kick-Ass, Adaptation), Tye Sheridan (Tree of Life, Mud) and Heather Kafka. In competition at Venice Film Festival 2013 and Special selection at Toronto Film Festival 2013.
“Powerful, stark and beautiful” – Screen Daily
“Powered by raw yet expertly measured performances from Nicolas Cage and Tye Sheridan” – The Hollywood Reporter
“A comeback for both Nicolas Cage and David Gordon Green” – Indiewire

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