After conquering Sundance with (500) Days of Summer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt returns with his “hitrecord.org” installation in the New Frontier section and with what will be a big title for buyers in Spencer Susser’s Hesher. Word to Blue Tongue Films folk … please save me a tee shirt. Large. The story is spun around T.J, a 13 year old boy (Devin Brochu) and his Father, both devastated by the tragic loss of the Mother/Wife, are now living with the elderly Grandma….
On his way to school one day, T.J has a chance encounter with Hesher, a late 20’s year old (Gordon-Levitt) with a troubled past. Hesher assumes a role as both mentor and tormentor, leading T.J into troubles he could never have imagined.
Nicole, a young grocery clerk trying to make ends meet steps in to protect T.J from a vicious attack, T.J becomes enamored with Nicole, only to have his fantasies destroyed by Hesher. Hesher moves into Grandma’s home, although uninvited, he is somehow accepted.
Susser was at the fesitval last year with the short film, I Love Sarah Jane.
