Hesher

Hesher

2010 · 106 min · EN · R · 6.8 (612 votes)
Dir. Spencer Susser · Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman, Devin Brochu, Rainn Wilson, Piper Laurie, John Carroll Lynch · Music François Tétaz

Sometimes life gives you the finger and sometimes it gives you...

Drama

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.

VIBE

This film is a raw, abrasive dive into the chaotic aftermath of loss. It feels like a punch to the gut, infused with a strange, anarchic energy that challenges conventional coping. Expect a melancholic journey punctuated by disruptive, unconventional catharsis, all wrapped in a gritty, character-driven indie aesthetic.

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