Spring Forward (1999): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Paul is a short-tempered ex-convict seeking a second chance, and on his first day working in the parks department he is paired with Murphy, a veteran groundskeeper facing the realities of aging and an impending retirement. Set against a quaint New England town, the story follows their uneasy start as Paul wrestles with his temper and Murphy offers a steadying presence, gently guiding him toward a more hopeful path. The opening collision with a condescending local business heir over a materials donation tests Paul’s resolve, and when he abruptly quits and retreats into the woods, he berates himself for his pattern of trouble. Murphy steps in, calms the moment, and convinces him to stay, planting the seeds for an unlikely bond to grow.