Kimberly Quinn as Rene Taylor

"Rene is my hero," states KIMBERLY QUINN. "I think everyone can relate to that voice inside of us, our truth that sometimes yells at us, but all too often is ignored. Rene's strength, confusion, and pain in choosing to listen is admirable and heroic. And even though she doesn't have the fairy-tale ending, she gave me a new strength, a new sense of hope."

Kimberly Quinn, co-founder of Goldenlight Films, is also the co-author of WINDING ROADS, as well as the film's female lead, Rene Taylor.

Mrs. Quinn has studied acting with Michael Howard in New York, Chris Fields, Matt Chait, and Janet Alhanti. Her theater work spans both coasts, and her film credits include Lights, Smokin' Man's Blues, and Grease Monkey. On television you've seen Mrs. Quinn on Ned & Stacy, Partners, Suddenly Susan, Dweebs, Nash Bridges and several others. Kim has appeared in over forty national commercials. Her passion for creating meaningful, quality films has drawn her to producing and writing projects from the heart.

Katrina Holden Bronson as Sam Stafford

"I love Sam," says KATRINA HOLDEN BRONSON of her character, Sam Stafford, in WINDING ROADS. "She's a work-in-progress, not a finished project and we clearly see that, and thus we get to take the journey with her. Sam's essence is fragility and you would never know it. She is the cheerleader for Rene and Kelly, yet so afraid of her own feelings for Brian. I love her journey - it hits home with me in so many ways."

Katrina Holden Bronson is the daughter of screen legend Charles Bronson and British actress Jill Ireland. Despite the acting lineage, Ms. Bronson's early focus was academic and athletic. She studied ballet for ten years at the Westlake School for Girls and the Sorbonne in Paris before earning her Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Ms. Bronson's film work includes the features, Defying Gravity, Last Exit To Earth and The Vow. Tristar Television is developing a sitcom pilot for her. Holden Bronson made her Los Angeles theater debut in "The Agency" at the Coast Playhouse.

Rachel Hunter as Kelly Simons

"Kelly Simons revealed a part of myself that I was not able to see," states RACHEL HUNTER. "Her sadness and her struggle mirrored certain stages in my own life. I feel the character of Kelly actually influenced me and decisions in my life. It's extraordinary to be affected that way."

Rachel Hunter, a native of New Zealand, began her career as a model. She has appeared on the cover of hundreds of magazines, including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, Mademoiselle, and the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Currently, Ms. Hunter's focus hsa shifted to acting. Between 1998 and 1999 Hunter has landed roles in several film and television projects, including the features: Two Shades of Blue, starring opposite Eric Roberts, Guy Busey and Molly Martin, and Just A Little Harmless Sex, with Allison Eastwood, Jonathan Silverman and Kimberly Williams. Ms. Hunter also co-starred opposite John Ritter in Tripfall. Her television work includes, The Drew Carey Show, and Suddenly Susan.

Currently Ms. Hunter is shooting two independent features: Walk in the Park, and co-starring opposite Michael Landis in Soulmates.

James Marsters as Billy Johnson

"Billy Johnson is every man and any man," claims actor JAMES MARSTERS. "He is caught between what he feels is his duty as a man and the heightened circumstances of his life. His struggle is universal -- we all want to do the right thing, it's the doing it that's painful."

James Marsters is best known for his portrayal of "Spike," a 200 year old vampire on the hit Warner Brothers television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Marsters has also appeared on CBS' Maloney, Northern Exposure, and FOX'S Medicine Ball. His film work includes Common Ground and Smokeless Tobacco.

Mr. Marsters' extensive training started in theater. He has studied at Juilliard, PCPA, and the American Conservatory Theater.

Adam Scott as Brian Calhoun

"A wisely written role about the apologist in all of us," voices ADAM SCOTT on the role of Brian Calhoun. "There are good men out there, and they've all done terribly selfish things. Brian is redeeming himself for the last time, and this time it is not solely for his own benefit."

Adam Scott, currently seen on Fox's Party of Five portraying the recurring role of "Josh," Neve Campbell's on-again off-again love interest, studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, where he received the 1993 Jehlinger Award as Best Actor at the Academy. Upon graduating, he moved to Los Angeles and began working immediately in both film and television.

Scott's film credits include Lesser Evil, directed by David MacKay, Dinner & Driving, opposite Marisa Ribisi, Last Days of Frankie the Fly, Star Trek: First Contact and Girl.

On television, Adam's appearances include, NYPD Blue, ER and a recurring role on Murder One. Mr. Scott co-starred opposite Mary Tyler Moore in the ABC movie-of-the-week, Payback, playing Moore's troubled son.

Last spring, Scott performed int he play, Dealer's Choice at the Mark Taper Forum. For his work as part of the ensemble cast, he received an Ovation Award Nomination. He also co-starred with Austin Pendleton in the two-man show Uncle Bob at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.

"MICHAEL WEATHERLY saved the day," recalls director Ted Melfi. "We had the hardest time casting this part, which was amazing to me because Mick is the male part with the most meat. Three days before Mick was schedule to work, we still didn't have an actor. Rachel Hunter's agent suggested Michael and after a phone conversation with him, I knew he could play the part. He saved us, came totally prepared with the character and the script. I have great respect for that."

Michael Weatherly was recently seen in Walt Whittman's The Last Days of Disco and is currently working opposite Sandra Bullock and Liam Neeson in the Warner Brothers based Fortis Film production of Gun Shy. Mr. Weatherly has also starred in The Specials, Trigger Happy and Meet Wally Sparks.

Weatherly just completed a five-episode arc on NBC's Jesse, where he plays Christina Applegate's ex-husband. He was also a series regular on ABC's For The People and Pier 66 as well as Tristar TV's Significant Others.

Mr. Weatherly recently signed a development / holding deal at Warner Brothers Television for a one-hour drama.

Carlos Gomez as Jesus

"Jesus is a mentor and a spiritual guide," proclaims CARLOS GOMEZ. "He is a teacher to Rene and lives life so fully that one can't help but be infected. I was so passionate about this part and the subtle message behind it."

After only two years of study, Carlos Gomez made his Broadway debut in the production of Zorba, starring opposite the legendary Anthony Quinn. This experience in theater led him to pursue his film career in Los Angeles.

Mr. Gomez has starred in blockbuster films - opposite Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry in Fools Rush In, as well as co-starring in The Replacement Killers with Chow Yun Fat and Mira Sorvino and The Negotiator, starring Samuel Jackson and Kevin Spacey. He has had the privilege of working with Robert Rodriguez, playing the role of "Right Hand" in Desperado. His other film work includes: The Mambo Kings, The Peacemaker and Enemy of the State.

Gomez has also been successful in television. His last episode of ER, title "The Healers," was nominated for an Imagen Award and an Emmy Award. He has also appeared on New York Undercover, Friends, and NYPD Blue.

The principal cast was complete with the additions of BRYAN CLARK, a longtime series regular on Murphy Brown; JOE WHIPP, the sheriff in Scream, famous stand-up comedian SAMMY SHORE, and seventies television icon JENNIFER DARLING, Wonder Woman, Eight is Enough, The Fall Guy and The Bionic Woman.