LOS ANGELES, June 23 — Here’s the first trailer for upcoming drama Stronger that stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany.

Gyllenhaal stars as inspirational Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman, who was at the finish line to cheer on his ex-girlfriend Erin Hurley (Maslany) before the bombs went off. While Bauman lost both legs, he managed to help identify one of the bombers involved in the 2013 terrorist bombings.

The official synopsis of the film reads: “Stronger is the inspiring true story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become the symbol of hope following the infamous 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Gyllenhaal stars as Jeff, a 27-year-old, working-class Boston man who was at the marathon to try and win back his ex-girlfriend Erin (Maslany). Waiting for her at the finish line when the blast occurs, he loses both his legs in the attack. After regaining consciousness in the hospital, Jeff is able to help law enforcement identify one of the bombers, but his own battle has just begun. He tackles months of physical and emotional rehabilitation with the unwavering support of Erin and his family. It is Jeff’s deeply personal account of the heroic journey that tests a family’s bond, defines a community’s pride and inspires his inner courage to overcome devastating adversity. Filled with raw emotion, humanity and humour, Stronger is the inspirational real-life story of the man who became the living embodiment of ‘Boston Strong’.”

The film, which is directed by David Gordon Green, and based on Bauman’s best-selling memoir also stars Miranda Richardson.

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Stronger is set for release on September 22.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany deal with the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing in ‘Stronger’.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany deal with the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing in ‘Stronger’.