The Good Heart (2010)

  • R
  • 04/30/2010 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy, Romance
  • 1h 35m

Everyone needs a refuge from the world.

Overview

Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing.

Dagur Kári

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Brian Cox's headshot

Brian Cox

Jacques
Paul Dano's headshot

Paul Dano

Lucas
Stephanie Szostak's headshot

Stephanie Szostak

Sarah
Isild Le Besco's headshot

Isild Le Besco

April
Bill Buell's headshot

Bill Buell

Roger Verne
Ed Wheeler's headshot

Ed Wheeler

Jonathan
Clark Middleton's headshot

Clark Middleton

Dimitri
Edmund Lyndeck's headshot

Edmund Lyndeck

Barber

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