East of the Mountains (2021)
When retired heart surgeon Ben Givens learns that he has terminal cancer, he takes his beloved dog back to his boyhood home in Eastern Washington, determined to end his life on his own terms. Ben's journey, though, takes an unexpected turn, and soon becomes an adventure against which he pits himself with characteristic stoicism, wit, and determination.
Director:
S.J. Chiro
Writer:
Thane Swigart
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Tom Skerritt as Ben Givens |
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Mira Sorvino as Renee Givens |
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Annie Gonzalez as Dr. Anita Romero |
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Wally Dalton as Aidan Givens |
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Diego Collie as Derek |
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Victoria Summer Felix as Young Rachel |
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Jule Johnson as Young Ben |
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Lauren Du Pree as Christine |
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Nick Sage Palmieri as Kevin |
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Sharva Maynard as Bea Harden |
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Robert Fuentes as Roberto |
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John Paulsen as Bill Harden |
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Thurman Kellogg as Wright Givens |
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Tee Dennard as Second Man |
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Kris Kristensen as First Man |
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Levi Ralston as 10 Year Old Ben |
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Dylan Boeshaar as Young Aiden |
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Donna Dannenmiller as Modern Rachel |
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Ozzy as Rex |
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Kevin Cole as Self (voice) |
| Writing | Thane Swigart | Screenplay |
| Editing | Eric Frith | Editor |
| Directing | S.J. Chiro | Director |
| Writing | David Guterson | Novel |
| Production | David Zapolsky | Executive Producer |
| Production | Jennessa West | Consulting Producer |
| Production | Julie Tokashiki | Co-Producer |
| Production | Tom Skerritt | Executive Producer |
| Production | Mischa Jakupcak | Producer |
| Production | Lynn Hubbard | Executive Producer |
| Production | Stephen G. Hall | Executive Producer |
| Production | Jannat Gargi | Co-Producer |
| Production | Eliza Flug | Executive Producer |
| Production | Jane Charles | Producer |
| Sound | Les Hall | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Sebastien Scandiuzzi | Director of Photography |
| Production | Nike Imoru | Casting |
| Art | Erin O. Kay | Production Design |
| Art | Kristen Bonnalie | Art Direction |
| Art | Rachel M. Thompson | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ronald Leamon | Costume Design |
| Production | Meghan Mowery | Production Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lauren Young | Makeup Department Head |
| Costume & Make-Up | Meagan Naser | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kaitlin Krhounek | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sara Dickman | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ken Calhoun | Prosthetic Makeup Artist |