'' Losing Chase '' is a 1996 American television film directed by Kevin Bacon in his directorial debut . It stars Helen Mirren , Kyra Sedgwick and Beau Bridges . It debuted at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival . The film was created for Showtime where it appeared on August 18 though it was later given a limited theatrical release in December following its positive reception . The film is set on the island Martha 's Vineyard . It was nominated for three awards at the 54th Golden Globe Awards
54th Golden Globe Awards
54th Golden Globe Awards
Losing Chase