Jake Scott's 'Welcome to the Rileys': A Family Drama on Grief and Solitude
Jake Scott, son of Ridley Scott, directs 'Welcome to the Rileys', a family drama about Doug and Lois, a couple drifting apart after their daughter's death. Doug meets Mallory, a minor working as a stripper/prostitute in New Orleans, and decides to care for her. The film, written by Ken Hixon, stars James Gandolfini, Kristen Stewart, and Melissa Leo. It explores grief, absence, and loneliness with melancholic tones. The cinematography contrasts the Rileys' bourgeois home with Mallory's squalid apartment. Marc Streitenfeld's folk score underscores the narrative. The film was released in 2010 in the USA.
Key facts
- Jake Scott directed 'Welcome to the Rileys'.
- The film is a family drama about a couple grieving their daughter's death.
- Doug meets Mallory, a minor stripper/prostitute, in New Orleans.
- Ken Hixon wrote the screenplay.
- James Gandolfini, Kristen Stewart, and Melissa Leo star.
- The film contrasts bourgeois and squalid interiors.
- Marc Streitenfeld composed the score.
- The film was released in 2010 in the USA.
Entities
Artists
- Jake Scott
- Ridley Scott
- Ken Hixon
- James Gandolfini
- Kristen Stewart
- Melissa Leo
- Marc Streitenfeld
- Giulia Pezzoli
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- New Orleans
- USA
- Bologna