Lost on Purpose (2013)

Our story takes place in the fertile, San Joaquin Valley. Fueled by gin and sheer determination, Elizabeth James (Ms. Liz) operates her third generation dairy farm outside the region's ... See full summary »

Directors:

Eshom Nelms, Ian Nelms

Writers:

Eshom Nelms, Ian Nelms

Stars:

Jane Kaczmarek, C. Thomas Howell, James Lafferty

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jane Kaczmarek	...	Ms. Liz
C. Thomas Howell	...	Delbert Furgeson
James Lafferty	...	Fever
Aaron Hill	...	D-1
Dale Dickey	...	Retta Lee
Michelle Lang	...	Shelly
Octavia Spencer	...	Nurse Keller
Jack Kehler	...	Barry Kitchanski
Leon Russom	...	Gene Lee
Jeremy Ratchford	...	Phill Noff
Janet Gunn	...	Arlene
Michael Lawson	...	Prototype
Tom Fugedi	...	The Colonel
Peter Donovan	...	Shotgun
Michael Patrick McGill	...	Lumber Junction Manager

Storyline

Our story takes place in the fertile, San Joaquin Valley. Fueled by gin and sheer determination, Elizabeth James (Ms. Liz) operates her third generation dairy farm outside the region's domineering co-ops. To help keep the place afloat, she's employed five renegade ranch hands. These boys have put a pin in responsibility and opted to stretch out the party as long as possible. Unfortunately, women, booze, and fisticuffs can only lead to one outcome: trouble. With the dairy farm reporting its third straight deficit year, Ms Liz is attracting some unwanted attention. Delbert Furgeson, the owner of the area's largest co-op, is pushing to buy her out. This only incenses the prideful Ms Liz and starts a volatile feud between the two. Sharing the narrative are the ranch hands. Randel and Rooker Lee are brothers caught in the crossfire of their parents' separation. Leslie Williams and Jackie Remmington are aspiring musicians, trying not to get caught up in their own success. Wade Kitchanski is...

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 April 2013 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Visalia, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Derango Films, Folly Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

A Love Letter to Central Cali' and 70's Filmmaking

I was immediately reminded of "The Last Picture Show" and "Hud" after seeing "Lost on Purpose." It's a drama that takes a truthful glimpse into our changing country and tells it without gimmicks and bull-crap, unlike "Promised Land" by Gus Van Sant. It is a soulful journey full of insight and integrity. Although the area of Central California this is set is not necessarily the prettiest in the state, the filmmakers find the beauty of the land and the pathos of its people. They don't make a lot of films like this any more...but thank goodness the Nelms brothers have. Not sure if the rest of the audience recognized J. Robert Spencer from Broadway's "Jersey Boys," but I sure did. He's a sensational stage talent and great here in a small role. Phenomenal music by All The Real Girls as well and a charming performance by the musician, Peter Donovan. He's like John Cougar Mellencamp in Chuck Taylor's. Kudos as well to great secondary performances from Michelle Lang and Michael Lawson, whom I immediately recognized from HBO's "Enlightened."