actually and i liken leo to the mickey rourke film angleheart a both film turn out to be a search for self . in leo you have a young and troubled boy name leo who a part of a school assignment begin write to joseph fiennes and who play a convict felon in prison . when release from prison and fiennes character set out to meet the boy and leo and and help both himself and leo in the process . outstanding performance by elisabeth shue and who reprise her role a an alcholic from leave las vega and dennis hopper who rule the small town diner a capt . bligh rule the hm bounty only with a lot more violence and sexual tension throw in . sam shepard role serf a the greek chorus and keep the viewer aware of the progress of the other character . all in all a very good film that will captivate and entertain .