The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things

(2004)Directed by Asia Argento98 min · RDrama
Behind the greatest hoax of our time is the heartbreaking story that started it all.

Young Jeremiah lives in a stable environment with loving foster parents until the day his troubled mother, Sarah, returns to claim him. Jeremiah becomes swept up in his mother's dangerous world of drugs, seedy hotels, strip joints and revolving lovers. Salvation comes in the form of the boy's ultrareligious grandparents, but soon Jeremiah's mother returns. Maternal love binds the pair together on the road until Sarah's desperate and depraved lifestyle finally consumes her.

Asia Argentoas Sarah
Jimmy Bennettas Young Jeremiah
Jeremy Renneras Emerson
Winona Ryderas Psychologist
Ornella Mutias Grandmother
Peter Fondaas Grandfather
Dylan Sprouseas Older Jeremiah
Kara Kempas Social Worker #1
Cole Sprouseas Older Jeremiah
Kip Pardueas Luther
Ben Fosteras Fleshy Boy
Matt Schulzeas Kenny
Michael Pittas Buddy
Brent Almondas Cop #1
David Dwyeras Cop #2
David Brian Alleyas Doctor (as David Alley)
Marilyn Mansonas Jackson
Lydia Lunchas Social Worker #2
Tim Armstrongas Stinky
Jeremy Sistoas Chester
Russell Durham Comegysas Piggly Wiggly Clerk (as Russ Comegys)
Hasil Adkinsas Street Musician
Lisa Stooksburyas Woman in Black