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Down to the Bone

Down to the Bone

Old habits die hard.

20046.51h 44mR

Overview

A woman stuck in a stale marriage struggles to raise her children and manage her secret drug habit. But when winter comes to her small town, her balancing act begins to come crashing down.

Directed by Debra Granik
Written by Richard Lieske, Debra Granik
Produced by Anne Rosellini, Susan Leber
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Top Cast

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Irene Morrison

Hugh Dillon

Hugh Dillon

Bob

Clint Jordan

Clint Jordan

Steve Morrison

Caridad 'La Bruja' De La Luz

Caridad 'La Bruja' De La Luz

Lucy

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Jasper Daniels

Ben Morrison

T

Taylor Foxhall

Jason Morrison

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Giles Penderghast

Pet Store Clerk

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Terry McKenna

Gene

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Richard Lieske

Richard

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Hector Vasquez

Hector

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Themes & Keywords

infidelitynew york citysnakecheatingcocainerehabilitationmarriageaddictioninfertilitydrugsextramarital affairnew york statewoman director

About Down to the Bone

Down to the Bone is a drama, romance film released in 2004 exploring themes of infidelity, new york city, snake, cheating, cocaine, rehabilitation. Directed by Debra Granik, it stars Vera Farmiga, Hugh Dillon, Clint Jordan. A woman stuck in a stale marriage struggles to raise her children and manage her secret drug habit. But when winter comes to her small town, her balancing act begins to come crashing down.

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