Wetlands (2017)

About Wetlands

Wetlands (released in 2017) is an American drama directed by Emanuele Della Valle. The film paints a vivid picture of Atlantic City, where the once famed resort town has now been eclipsed by its casinos and tourist traps. The story revolves around Babel "Babs" Johnson (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a rough, weary, and hard-drinking Philadelphia cop who has been exiled to the outskirts of the bustling city.

Making / Production

Wetlands was filmed in several parts of New Jersey, including Atlantic City. The movie was produced by Emanuele Della Valle's banner ORCHARD Films, along with other producers like Giulia Prenna, Joseph Siprut, David Moscow and more.

Actors

• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Babel "Babs" Johnson - A Philadelphia cop with a haunted past, who delivers a solid performance in the film.
• Heather Graham as Savannah - A woman struggling with her past and present, provides an emotional depth to her character.
• Jennifer Ehle as Kate - The tough and independent surf shop owner, Ehle's performance added depth to the movie.
• Reyna de Courcy as Amy - Agbaje's estranged daughter, brings across the challenging dynamics of a strained father-daughter relationship.
• Christopher McDonald as Paddy Sheehan - A charismatic local politician with a dark side to his character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie marked Heather Graham's return to drama after several years of focusing on comedic roles.
• Wetlands is based in Atlantic City, but it exposes a side of the city that is often hidden from the public's view - the rundown outskirts far away from its bustling tourist areas.

Quotes

• "Sometimes, we have to swallow our pride to make sure those we love have what they need." - Babel "Babs" Johnson
• "You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there." - Savannah

Music, Soundtrack

• "Lost in the Night" - by Catie Waters
• "Dream Like I Do" - by Catie Waters