WELCOME TO THE RILEYS

Year: 2010
USA: Samuel Goldwyn Films
UK: Blue Dolphin
Cast: James Gandolfini, Melissa Leo, Kristen Stewart, Joe Chrest, Ally Sheedy, Tiffany Coty, Eisa Davis, Lance E Nichols, Peggy Walton-Walker, Sharon Landry, Kathy Lamkin, Kerry Cahill, Ken Hixon, Elliott Grey, David Jensen
Director: Jake Scott
Countries: USA / UK
USA & UK: 110 mins
USA Rated: R for strong sexual content, brief drug use and pervasive language involving a teenager
UK Certificate: 15 contains strong language and sex references
USA Release Date: 29 October 2010 (Limited Release)
UK Release Date: 18 November 2011 (Limited Release - London)


Synopsis

WELCOME TO THE RILEYS is a powerful drama about finding hope in the most unusual of places. Once a happily married and loving couple, Doug and Lois Riley (James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo) have grown apart since losing their teenage daughter eight years prior.

Leaving his agoraphobic wife behind to go on a business trip to New Orleans, Doug meets a 17 year-old runaway (Kristen Stewart) and the two form a platonic bond. For Lois and Doug, what initially appears to be the final straw that will derail their relationship, turns out to be the inspiration they need to renew their marriage.

Written by Ken Hixon.