Saltwater is a 2012 film directed by Charlie Vaughn. It was written and produced by Ronnie Kerr, who also acted in the film. It was funded by Kickstarter. The executive producer was Michael Shoel and line producer was Creep Creepersin.
Plot
The low budget indie drama begins with Will (Ronnie Kerr), a gay officer in the U.S. Navy who leaves the armed forces. He then reconnects with his old friends, and begins to look for a new boyfriend to settle down with. His buddy Rich (Bruce L. Hart) attempts to fix him up with the sexy and handsome Josh (Ian Roberts), they have instant chemistry between the two, but their lives can never quite align. Then an unforeseen tragedy erupts that brings the two men together and forces them to respond in accord to the challenging situation before them. ==Cast==
Cast
• Ronnie Kerr as Will Baston • Ian Roberts as Josh • Justin Utley as Joe • Bruce L. Hart as Rich • Berna Roberts as Christine • Will Bethencourt as Mike • Brent Alan Henry (credited as Brent Henry) as Jack • Jonathan Camp as Shawn • Bryan Glick as Restaurant Patron • Tenee Hill as Lawyer • Derek Jameson as Tyler • Jennifer Jones as Liz • Russell Dennis Lewis as Collin • Lawrence Nicols as Frank ==Reception==
Reception
Bill Biss of EDGE Media Network praised Roberts' portrayal of "a roguish, sexy and an ultimately sensitive" lead hero. Anthony Glassman of Gay People Chronicle did not like the film, blaming the director for the "stilted and hackneyed" dialogue and editing problems. ==Other notes==
Other notes
The film played several film festivals before its DVD release. It also opened in Ian Roberts' native Australia in early 2013. The DVD was released on 31 December 2012. == References ==