''Floating'' is a 1997 American

drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super ...

written and directed by William Roth and starring

Norman Reedus Norman Mark Reedus (born January 6, 1969) is an American actor best known for starring as Daryl Dixon in the AMC horror drama series '' The Walking Dead'' (2010–2022). He also starred as Murphy MacManus in the film ''The Boondock Saints'' (19 ...

. The film marks Reedus' feature film appearance debut.

Plot

''Floating'' is the tale of a young man's coming of age struggle set against a turbulent emotional time and financial woes. Van's life is altered at age sixteen by a car accident during which his father's legs were severed. Van's mother, who is unable to endure her husband's alcoholism and his depression, which leads to financial loss, has abandoned the family. Van is left to shoulder the responsibility for his embittered father, with no one to help him through his own pain and problems.

Cast

as Van *

Chad Lowe Charles Davis Lowe II (born January 15, 1968) is an American actor. He is the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe. He won an Emmy Award for his supporting role in '' Life Goes On'' as a young man living with HIV. He has had recurring roles on '' ...

as Doug *

Will Lyman William Lyman (born May 20, 1948) is an American voice-over artist, actor, and musician. Being known for his polished, resonant voice, Lyman has narrated the PBS series '' Frontline'' since its second season in 1984 and played William Tell in t ...

as Van's Father * Sybil Temchen as Julie *

Casey Affleck Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Satellite Award. He ...

as Prep #1 *

Robert Harriell Robert Harriell is an American writer, actor and entrepreneur. He is best known for his starring roles in the independent films ''Freezer Burn'' and ''The Final Equation'', and for appearing alongside his wife, Marcy Harriell, in the fashion ent ...

as Steve *Jonathan Quint as Jason *Josh Marchette as Flip *Bruce Kenny as Coach *Linda Roth as Screeing Woman #1 *

Arnold Roth :''This is an article about Arnold Roth, the cartoonist. See also Arnie Roth, the musician.'' Arnold Roth (born February 25, 1929) is an American cartoonist and illustrator for advertisements, album covers, books, magazines, and newspapers. Novel ...

as Screening Man #1 *Ali Raisin as Girl #1

References

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* * 1997 films 1997 drama films 1990s American films 1990s English-language films American drama films Films about amputees Films about father–son relationships Films scored by David Mansfield {{1990s-drama-film-stub