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Five Time Champion (2012)
Director: Berndt Mader
Cast: Ryan Akin, Betty Buckley, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Jon Gries
Runtime92 min
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While the young scientist, Julius, steadfastly researches the asexual reproduction of worms, his natural curiosity leads him to discover some inconvenient truths about those around him. He witnesses his mother's infidelity and suspects his grandfather for the same, all while he believes he is losing his best friend Shiley to a rival named Chase. These disappointments are forefront while he also wrestles with his father's mysterious departure years ago. Julius keeps a diligent eye, but unfortunately, all of his heartbreakingly acute observation seems to prove that no solution will restore the people he cares about to their appropriate roles. How can Julius hold together a family that seems as though none of its parts can stay intact? How can he build his own romantic relationships under the shadow of rumors about his father's homosexuality?
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Fans of character-driven dramas will appreciate the thoughtful, naturalistic style of director Berndt Mader in this 2012 film. The performances from the ensemble cast, including Ryan Akin, Betty Buckley, and Jon Gries, bring a poignant authenticity to the story of a young man grappling with disappointments in his family and relationships.