A Slipping-Down Life Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 22, 2008

A Slipping-Down Life

Release Date: Friday, May 14, 2004

Director: Toni Kalem

Starring: Lili Taylor • Guy Pearce • John Hawkes • Sara Rue • Irma P. Hall

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on the novel by Anne Tyler, "A Slipping Down Life" is the story of the peculiar courtship of an awkward young woman and a charismatic singer/songwriter, and the profound effect that their unlikely relationship has on eachother's lives and futures. Evie Decker (Lili Taylor) is a painfully timid young woman whose monotonous life consists of living with her reclusive widower father (Tom Bower) and working a dead-end job dressed in a rabbit costume at a rundown amusement park. Evie's quiet existence is shattered when she hears a late-night radio interview with struggling musician Drumstrings Casey (Guy Pearce). Evie is fascinated with his seductive voice and sultry lyrics and convinces her best friend Violet (Sara Rue) to go with her to the local roadhouse to see him perform. Seeing him in person, Evie becomes even more mesmerized by the handsome and brooding musicians. During one of Drum's shows, Evie's growing infatuation blends with obsession when she becomes so entranced by his singing that she actually cuts his name into her forehead with a piece of glass. Instead of regretting her action, she considers this her first step towards taking more control of her life. The stunt brings her to Drum's attention and he and his manager David Elliot (John Hawkes) decide to use her as a marketing gimmick at future shows. Evie's total faith in Drum's talent inspires and intrigues him while her role as his "muse" imparts Evie with uncharacteristic self-assurance. The physical attraction between Evie and Drum increases as their emotional need for one another becomes more and more apparent. The inspiration they find together to break out from the confines of low expectations and the ordinariness of small town life begins to conflict with the pursuit of their individual dreams. Together or apart they must decide which path will lead to the fulfillment of their newfound strength.

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Who stars in A Slipping-Down Life – Cast List

L
Lili Taylor
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, The Conjuring
Guy Pearce
Lookout, The Dog Stars
J
John Hawkes
Everest, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
S
Sara Rue
Idiocracy, Dorfman In Love
I
Irma P. Hall
Collateral, Changing The Game
T
Tom Bower
Senior Love Triangle, Lamb
S
Shawnee Smith
Saw, The Other
J
Jamie Dickerson
V
Veronica Cartwright
The Invasion, The Town that Dreaded Sundown

Who is making A Slipping-Down Life – Crew List

A look at A Slipping-Down Life behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Toni Kalem last helmed Layover.

Director: Toni Kalem
Screenwriters: —
Producer: Richard Raddon

Studio: Lionsgate Studios
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the A Slipping-Down Life

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed A Slipping-Down Life movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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A Slipping-Down Life Release Date: When was the film released?

A Slipping-Down Life was released in on Friday, May 14 , 2004. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Troy, Coffee and Cigarettes and Breakin' All the Rules.