WAITING GAME

WAITING GAME

A film by Jon Bloch

DIRECTED BY

Jon Bloch

WRITTEN BY

Jon Bloch

PRODUCED BY

Ryan Scaringe, George Horton, Jon Bloch, Amy Lippens

CAST

Bruce McGill, John Patrick Amedori, Dilshad Vadsaria, Roger Cross

SYNOPSIS

Kenny puts his life on hold to return home and take care of his ailing father, Mel. After Mel accidentally has a near death experience one night, Kenny realizes his time to connect with his father is limited. Kenny endures the constant berating and criticisms, as Mel tries to drive his son out of the house in order to die with dignity and end his suffering. Can Kenny let his father go or will he continue sacrificing his future as his father’s health continues to decline?

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WAITING GAME

DIRECTED BY: Jon Bloch

WRITTEN BY: Jon Bloch

PRODUCED BY: Ryan Scaringe, George Horton, Jon Bloch, Amy Lippens

CAST: Bruce McGill, John Patrick Amedori, Dilshad Vadsaria, Roger Cross

SYNOPSIS:
Kenny puts his life on hold to return home and take care of his ailing father, Mel. After Mel accidentally has a near death experience one night, Kenny realizes his time to connect with his father is limited. Kenny endures the constant berating and criticisms, as Mel tries to drive his son out of the house in order to die with dignity and end his suffering. Can Kenny let his father go or will he continue sacrificing his future as his father’s health continues to decline?