High Expectations (2022)
Jack Davis finds himself adrift after his father, the legendary Coach Davis, cuts him from his renowned soccer club, the Carolina Mantis. Estranged from his father, at odds with his brother, Mantis All-Star goalie Sam, and desperate for purpose, Jack turns to his ex-girlfriend Sophia. Jack is inspired by her tough love and unwavering pursuit to become a recording artist. He tackles his depression and takes one last shot at his lifelong dream, by trying out for a rival soccer club. Can Jack finally prove that he is worthy of his dad's love? Can he forgive and believe in second chances?
Director: Jonathan Southard
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Kelsey Grammer as |
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Taylor Gray as Jack |
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Shaun MacLean as Paul Davis |
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Ally Brooke as Sofia |
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Brook Sill as Sarah |
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Josh Ventura as Dennis |
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Ben VanderMey as Greg |
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Andi Matheny as Joan |
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Briana Scurry as Coach Scurry |
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Patricia Fauscett Thompson as Executive Board Member |
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Seth Dousman as Joe |
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Alec Lipscomb as Young Sam |
| Camera | Bryan Koss | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Jonathan Southard | Director |
| Writing | Kristinn Thordarson | Writer |
| Writing | Christopher D. White | Writer |
| Production | Warren Ostergard | Executive Producer |
| Production | William B. Steakley | Line Producer |
| Production | Kristinn Thordarson | Executive Producer |
| Production | Kristinn Thordarson | Producer |
| Production | Christopher D. White | Producer |