Everything Goes (2004)

A young couple offer to buy the furniture of a middle-aged man whose wife just left him - but they end up with more than they bargained for. Hugo Weaving, Abbie Cornish and Sullivan Stapleton star in an adaptation of a Raymond Carver story.

Director:

Andrew Kotatko

Writers:

Raymond Carver (short story), Andrew Kotatko (screenplay)

Stars:

Hugo Weaving, Abbie Cornish, Sullivan Stapleton

3 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Hugo Weaving	...	Ray
Abbie Cornish	...	Brianie
Sullivan Stapleton	...	Jack
Nikki Bennett	...	Ray's Wife
Jaime Mears	...	Brianie's Friend
Bojana Novakovic	...	Brianie's Friend
Dylan Griffith	...	Naughty Boy
John Tomatalau	...	Lonely Man
Gloria Mitchell	...	Neighbourhood Lady
Bernice Wood	...	Neighbourhood Lady

Storyline

Ray sells everything connected with his failed career and broken marriage. Brianie and Jack are looking for things to furnish their new life together. What ensues is an intimacy between strangers who fail to see the consequences of their actions.

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Plot Keywords:

dance | yard sale | older man younger woman relationship | based on short story | 

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Did You Know?

Quotes

Brianie: [nuzzling into Ray's neck] Jack thinks you're a desperado... But I like you, Ray.

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Soundtracks

On the Beat
Written & Performed by Harry Arnold & His Orchestra

User Reviews

"Everything Goes" is an understated gem!

I saw this film at Flickerfest 2005.

Most of the short films I've seen recently have been slick, snappy and ultimately rather empty headed. But not this one. "Everything Goes" is a simple, beautifully executed featurette about the careless way in which people can destroy good relationships and nurture destructive ones.

Most of the film's meaning is sub-textual, but you don't have to be an intellectual to enjoy it! Even though the film is only twenty minutes long, there is great detail in Hugo Weaving and Abbie Cornish's characterizations, as well as richness and clarity in Andrew Kotatko's screenplay and direction.

I can see why "Everything Goes" won Best Short Film at the IF Awards in 2004 - it actually speaks to its audience without pretension or condescension. Imagine that!

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Soft Paw Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

18 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1