The Flats (2002)

Starring Mt. Vernon native Chad Lindberg (The Velocity of Gary, October Sky, The Fast and the Furious) as the wise-cracking, alcoholic Harper, Sean Christensen as his best friend, Luke, and Jude Herrera as Luke's college girlfriend, Paige, the story picks up as Harper returns home from a work-stint to appear in court where he's facing jail time. Ordered to six months at a work-ethic camp, Harper decides to make the most of his few days of remaining freedom. Self-destructive and unwilling to show any crack in his armor, Harper is zealously protected by his close friends who cannot begin to offer a haven for his vulnerability. Harper finds unexpected comfort in Luke's new girlfriend, Paige, who has returned to the Swinomish area to claim a fishing boat left to her by her uncle. With Luke's days filled with the demands of a new job, Harper and Paige spend their time exploring the safety and honesty of their emerging friendship. This leads to a test of faith for Harper and Luke and a showdown with the law Harper's ill-equipped to win.