Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out yet again to his dad.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Robert De NiroJonathan Flynn | Jonathan Flynn |
 Paul DanoNick Flynn | Nick Flynn |
 Julianne MooreJody Flynn | Jody Flynn |
 Olivia ThirlbyDenise | Denise |
 Eddie RouseCarlos | Carlos |
 Steve CirbusJeff | Jeff |
 Lili TaylorJoy | Joy |
 Victor RasukGabriel | Gabriel |
 Liam BroggyYoung Nick | Young Nick |
 Chris ChalkIvan | Ivan |
 Wes StudiCaptain | Captain |
 Thomas MiddleditchRichard | Richard |
| SSarah QuinnReligious Girl | Religious Girl |
| BBenjamin ForondaPunky Guy | Punky Guy |
 Dale DickeyMarie | Marie |
 Josh AlscherCrack Smoker | Crack Smoker |
 Dawn McGeeWaitress | Waitress |
 Billy WirthTravis | Travis |
| MMichael GibsonSergeant Bob | Sergeant Bob |
 Kelly McCrearyInez | Inez |
 Deirdre O'ConnellFrowzy Woman | Frowzy Woman |
 Katherine WaterstonSarah | Sarah |
| RRobert AndrewsHomeless Man 1 | Homeless Man 1 |
| MMichael GenadryYoung Counselor | Young Counselor |
| KKelli CrumpDesk Clerk | Desk Clerk |
 Dara TomanovichBeautiful Woman | Beautiful Woman |
| JJane LeeLaura | Laura |
| EEvan WadleYoung Guy | Young Guy |
 Victor PaganBeady-Eyed Bill | Beady-Eyed Bill |
 Rony ClantonSkid | Skid |