It’s probably not a huge shock to learn that in the new film “The Parts You Lose,” actor Aaron Paul plays a criminal. That isn’t to say that he’s incapable of portraying law-abiding citizens, but ever since his run on the series “Breaking Bad,” Paul has been known more for playing someone on the wrong side of the law.
However, as seen in the trailer for “The Parts You Lose,” Paul isn’t totally a terrible person. At least we hope not. You see, in the film, the actor plays a robbery suspect that is injured and helped by a nice young deaf boy. But considering this is a thriller, it is likely that the young boy shouldn’t have trusted the criminal that he took under his wing.
The film stars Paul, Scoot McNairy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Danny Murphy. “The Parts You Lose” is a reunion of sorts for Paul and Winstead, who previously starred together in the 2012 Sundance film “Smashed.”
This new film comes from writer Darren Lemke and director Christopher Cantwell. You may know Cantwell as the co-creator of the acclaimed, terribly underseen AMC series “Halt & Catch Fire.”
“The Parts You Lose” will arrive in theaters and VOD on October 4.
Here’s the synopsis:
Wesley, a young deaf boy, is frequently bullied at school, and his home life, a sanctuary, consists of his loving mother and younger sister. When his father, a rough, unhappy man, returns home, Wesley withdraws into a shy and uneasy silence. But one day, on his cold walk home from the school, Wesley finds a strange man helpless and bleeding next to the road. He brings the man to an abandoned barn not far from his house. The man slowly recovers, helped by Wesley, who sneaks him food and medical supplies unbeknownst to his parents. He and Wesley develop a paternal bond as the man teaches Wesley how to toughen up and stand up to bullies, both at school and at home. As the police presence begins to grow, Wesley sees the darker side of the man he has helped. After a police officer visits his house, Wesley realizes he may not be able to protect the man from being found and from the violence that will follow. Wesley must choose between his loyalty to a dangerous stranger, and his growing understanding of right and wrong in the world.
