Hesher

A young boy has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. Then he meets Hesher who manages to make his life even more chaotic.

Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

as Hesher

Natalie Portman

as Nicole

Devin Brochu

as T.J.

Rainn Wilson

as Paul Forney

Piper Laurie

as Madeleine Forney

John Carroll Lynch

as Larry

Helen Slayton-Hughes

as Mrs. Rosowski

Monica Staggs

as Mom

Frank Collison

as Funeral Director

Paul Bates

as Mr. Elsberry

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