Down the Road Again (2011)

The sequel to the Canadian classic Goin' Down the Road picks up forty years later when Pete is on the cusp of retirement from his job as postie. Pete has been living in Vancouver, ... See full summary »

Director:

Donald Shebib

Writer:

Donald Shebib

Stars:

Doug McGrath, Kathleen Robertson, Anthony Lemke

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Doug McGrath	...	Pete
Kathleen Robertson	...	Betty-Jo
Anthony Lemke	...	Matt
Jayne Eastwood	...	Betty
Cayle Chernin	...	Selina
Tedde Moore	...	Annie
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kristin Adams	...	Legal Secretary
John Cleland	...	Sammy
Elva Mai Hoover	...	Housekeeper
Gene Mack	...	Lenny
Dwight McFee	...	Billy

Storyline

The sequel to the Canadian classic Goin' Down the Road picks up forty years later when Pete is on the cusp of retirement from his job as postie. Pete has been living in Vancouver, disconnected from his old life and friendships. On the verge of his retirement, Pete receives a call from an acquaintance of his somewhat estranged best friend, Joey. Pete learns that Joey is facing surgery for cancer. Days later, Pete is paid a visit from Joey's pal and Pete is given a package as he learns of Joey's demise. Joey has sent Pete the urn containing his ashes, 3 letters, money and the plea that Pete fulfill his final wishes. Instead of peaceful retirement, gardening and dreaming of a more creative life, Pete instead finds himself on the road again in the old Chevy. This road trip is a true adventure and each letter, a clue as to what will happen next. From the grave, Joey dictates Pete's next steps and ultimately changes the course of his life. First stop is Toronto where Pete is to find Joey's ...

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Plot Keywords:

sequel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2011 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Caledon, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Triptych Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Goin' Down the Road (1970)

User Reviews

Worth Going' Down this Road Again

I liked this movie. I enjoyed seeing some of the original cast members continue the story of the original film. A simple, if somewhat Dickensian story line, with a made in Canada feel. I think some part of me hoped for the look and feel of the original, i.e. low budget, grainy, gritty story. But probably not realistic to assume the director would try to capture the feel of the original, technology has changed too much. Loved seeing the same actors gather to finish the story they started so many years ago--though the time-lines seem a bit off if the original was 40-odd years ago wouldn't the "young" actors be playing people in their 40s?

We Canadians need to tell ourselves our stories. This is a good one and worth seeing with the original. More Don Shebib please, more of his DVD's, more main stream Canadian cinema.