

Floating
“One tragedy destroyed his life. Another one saved it.”
Synopsis
Already suffering fiscal and emotional bankruptcy after a car crash shatters his life, young Van finds himself in a vacuum when his buddies go off to college and he stays behind to look after his disabled, alcoholic father. Lacking an outlet for his rage, Van starts to run with two local punks and drifts into a life of crime. Then he meets Doug, who seems to have everything Van desires ... but Doug has demons of his own.
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Norman Reedus film ~ Floating ~
Type: Teaser • Published 2012-01-20
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October 8, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- William Roth
- Original Score
- David Mansfield
- Original Title
- Floating
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Roth
William Roth
David Mansfield
Wolfgang Held
Chris Lenge, Mary Feuer
Department Leadership Roster
William Roth
Director
William Roth
Writer
Margaret Palmer
Costume Design
Wolfgang Held
Director of Photography
Chris Lenge
Producer
Mary Feuer
Producer
Brian Ricci
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Floating
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Floating about?
Already suffering fiscal and emotional bankruptcy after a car crash shatters his life, young Van finds himself in a vacuum when his buddies go off to college and he stays behind to look after his disabled, alcoholic father. Lacking an outlet for his rage, Van starts to run with two local punks and drifts into a life of crime. Then he meets Doug, who seems to have everything Van desires ... but Doug has demons of his own.
Who directed Floating?
Floating was directed by William Roth.
Who stars in Floating?
The principal cast of Floating includes Norman Reedus, Chad Lowe, Will Lyman, Sybil Darrow, Casey Affleck.
When was Floating released and how long is it?
Floating was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Floating?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Floating was composed by David Mansfield.




















