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Barracuda Films & Elixir Films present

The Hottest State

directed by Ethan Hawke

“What happens when your first love is love itself?”

20071h 57mRMusic

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Barracuda Films & Elixir Films present

The Hottest State

directed by Ethan Hawke

“What happens when your first love is love itself?”

20071h 57mRMusic

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§ Synopsis

Music · Drama · Romance

A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.

§ Keywords

what it's about

based on novel or book musician sexuality texas love anger songwriter

§ Crew

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Director

Writer

Cinematography

Christopher Norr

Music

§ Cast

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Mark Webber

as William Harding

Catalina Sandino Moreno

Catalina Sandino Moreno

Sonia Braga

Ethan Hawke

Josh Zuckerman

Laura Linney

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Daniel Ross Owens

Daniel Ross Owens

as Young Vince (as Daniel Ross)

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