Forward/Backward - Cast

Forward/Backward (2009)
97 min | Drama

Forward/Backward (2009)

97 min | Drama

Clayton lost his wallet, and he hasn't paid the water bill. Which wouldn't be so bad, except he also lost his job sweeping up at the theater. Small, East Texas towns like Reklaw don't have too many jobs for guys with a brain injury, slight...See moreClayton lost his wallet, and he hasn't paid the water bill. Which wouldn't be so bad, except he also lost his job sweeping up at the theater. Small, East Texas towns like Reklaw don't have too many jobs for guys with a brain injury, slight paralysis and an occasional lack of good judgment. And no, in case you were wondering, he ain't retarded. FORWARD/BACKWARD tells the story of Clayton Miles, brain injury survivor and East Texas charmer. Due to a "vehicular collision at the age of 16," Clayton doesn't walk, talk or think like most people. The untimely death of his uncle means Clayton must come home early from brain injury camp and return to his father, Willie, a truck driver who has essentially given up on his own life. When Clayton's best friend, Josh, gets back from the Marines, Clayton couldn't be happier. He's sure the good old days of drinking, chasing girls and philosophizing have returned. But Josh isn't the same guy who left four years ago. He's no longer satisfied with just living in Reklaw, working for minimum wage and spending his money on beer and cigarettes. Josh dreams of Hawaii, of Willie Nelson concerts, of a life beyond this small East Texas town. And ultimately, despite the responsibility he feels for Clayton, his ticket out of Reklaw becomes painfully clear. For Clayton, it seems that an endless series of accidents, funerals, jobs, screw-ups, well-meaning family members, friends and girlfriends are what make up his life. But also humor and poetry and passion. And if that's not enough, Clayton can always have just one more chance, can't he? FORWARD/BACKWARD is Clayton's story, but it is just as much a story about how the people who encounter Clayton understand him - or don't. As his friends and family grow and change, Clayton remains relatively unchanged. How much of Clayton is his brain injury, and how much is him? Can you even separate the two? Set against the backdrop of a small-town America soon to be rocked by the events of September 11th, the boundary between you and the underworld is only a matter of pumping a little oil, taking a drive down those winding, East Texas roads or signing away your life just for a chance to get out. Written by Kendall Lynch See less

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Name	Known for
Clayton Mays Clayton Miles Clayton Miles See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
James Teems Camp counselor Camp counselor See fewer	Roundball (2013)
Jenny Cunningham Aunt Donna Aunt Donna See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Jen Lee Woman at store Woman at store See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Dexter Bellee Baby at store Baby at store See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Johnny Wiggins Willie Willie See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Kendall Lynch Jamie Jamie See fewer	The People You Know (2010)
Amelia Cook Danita Danita See fewer	Beneath the Shadows (2015)
David M. Smith Man playing cards Man playing cards See fewer	Animal Grappler (2003)
Josh Chaffin Josh Josh See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Amanda Yilmaz Jeanine Jeanine See fewer	Le grand Voyage de Giovanni (2008)
Michael Cook Denny Denny See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Matt Sadler Job counselor Job counselor See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Jeff Goldberg Theater manager Theater manager See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Aron Teems Son Son See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Rayli Teems Daughter Daughter See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Garland Cotton Dan Dan See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
John Lamb Bill Bill See fewer	rotten. (2016)
Elizabeth Leigh Cole Kara Kara See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Monica Jude Vurgason Susie Susie See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
James Vincill Waylon Waylon See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Al Watlington Nursing home director Nursing home director See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Ashton Chaffin Jamie's Baby / Fundraiser Extra Jamie's Baby / Fundraiser Extra See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Chris Bell Camp extra Camp extra See fewer	Blood Bound (2007)
Allye Ratledge Camp extra Camp extra See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Justin Strackney Camp extra Camp extra See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)
Eli Fifi the Dog Fifi the Dog See fewer	SHK HeroForce (2018)
Gracie Buddy the Dog Buddy the Dog See fewer	Vernie (2004)
Nico Dog Hit by Car Dog Hit by Car See fewer	Forward/Backward (2009)

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