The Hottest State

The Hottest State is a 2006 drama directed and written by Ethan Hawke, based on Hawke's 1996 novel of the same name. The film debuted at the Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2006, and received a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 24, 2007. It ran for 5 weeks and grossed $137,341 internationally. The film was subsequently issued on DVD in December 2007.

Synopsis

The film tells the story of a 20-year-old actor William (Mark Webber) who falls in love for the first time with an aspiring singer Sarah (Catalina Sandino Moreno). As their love blossoms and languishes, young William reexamines himself and his relationship with his mother Jesse (Laura Linney) and estranged father Vince (Ethan Hawke).

Cast

• Mark Webber as William Harding
• Catalina Sandino Moreno as Sarah
• Michelle Williams as Samantha
• Laura Linney as Jesse
• Ethan Hawke as Vince
• Daniel Ross as Young Vince
• Anne Clarke as Young Jesse

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the film is composed by Grammy-winning musician Jesse Harris. Aside from two scores, the album is composed of sixteen original songs recorded by such musicians as Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Cat Power, Bright Eyes, and Feist. It was also named one of "The Top 10 CDs of 2007" by the New York Daily News.

Track listing

1. "Ya No Te Veria Mas (Never See You)" - 2:06 (Rocha)
2. "Always Seem To Get Things Wrong" - 3:47 (Willie Nelson)
3. "Somewhere Down......
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