The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt). Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
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Brad Pitt appeared in two movies that were both nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award (Oscar) in 2012. Pitt starred in both this movie and
Moneyball. Jessica Chastain also appeared in two movies that were both nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award (Oscar) in 2012. Chastain starred in both this movie and
The Help.
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Goofs
Anachronisms:
The O'Briens have a fancy ceiling fan-with-lights-attached in their lounge room, these were not available in the 50s.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Jack:
[voice-over]
Brother. See more »
"Pièces de clavecin, Book II 6e Ordre No. 5:Les Barricades Mistérieuses Written by 'Francois Couperin' Performed by Angela Hewitt Courtesy of Hyperion Records Ltd.
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