For many people, walking past Aaron Paul on the side of the road might be startling, sure, but also pretty damn awesome. However, in the new film “The Parts You Lose,” when a young boy stumbles upon a hurt man, played by Paul, the situation is far from ideal and could end up leading to some unintended violence.
And in honor of “The Parts You Lose” arriving in theaters this week, we’re happy to give our readers an exclusive look at a clip from the film, showing just why Aaron Paul, or more specifically, the character he plays, wouldn’t be the best person to cross paths with.
“The Parts You Lose” finds Paul playing a criminal on the run from the law that finds himself injured and needing assistance. Lucky for him, a young boy, Wesley, finds him and brings the criminal back to his house to help him mend. Unfortunately, Wesley then becomes the center of an investigation into the location of the criminal and doesn’t realize that helping out someone might lead to some other folks getting hurt.
Joining Paul in the cast are Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Scoot McNairy, and Danny Murphy. “The Parts You Lose” is written by Darren Lemke, who is probably best known for his work on films like “Jack the Giant Slayer,” “Goosebumps,” and the upcoming “Gemini Man.” Christopher Cantwell, the man behind one of the best series of the last decade, “Halt and Catch Fire,” directs the film.
“The Parts You Lose” arrives in theaters on October 4.
Here’s the exclusive clip, as well as the synopsis and trailer for the film:
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.