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Old Joy (2006)

| Drama | 26 January 2007 (UK)
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Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.

Director:

Kelly Reichardt

Writers:

Jonathan Raymond, Kelly Reichardt

Stars:

Daniel London, Will Oldham, Tanya Smith | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Daniel London ... Mark
Will Oldham ... Kurt
Tanya Smith Tanya Smith ... Tanya
Robin Rosenberg Robin Rosenberg ... Waitress
Keri Moran Keri Moran ... Lawnmower
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Autumn Campbell Autumn Campbell ... Diner Patron
Steve Doughton Steve Doughton ... Diner Patron
Lucy ... Self
Matt McCormick Matt McCormick ... Weed Salesman
P.C. Peri P.C. Peri
Darren Prolsen Darren Prolsen ... Homeless Man
Jillian Wieseneck Jillian Wieseneck ... Diner Patron
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Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.

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Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Epicentre Films [France] | Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 January 2007 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Antiga Alegria See more »

Filming Locations:

Oregon, USA See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,310, 27 August 2006

Gross USA:

$255,923

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$301,047
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Science, Van Hoy/Knudsen Productions, Washington Square Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

The third film written and directed by Kelly Reichardt. See more »

Goofs

One would be shooting the gun at the campfire, then the camera would shoot back and the hand they shot with would be empty. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Kurt: [on answering machine] Hey, it's Kurt. I'm calling you, I'm in town, and I'm just hoping you're around. I don't know if you're there or what. Pick it up, man. You will not regret it.
Mark: Hey, Kurt... So you're here?... Where you staying?... Yeah, thanks, the rumors are true... Nah, we didn't what to know... Oh yeah, whatcha got, lay it on me... Sure, I can be in to that... I could use some time in the woods, absolutely...
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Friends Reunited
13 May 2007 | by PaulLondon – See all my reviews

Two old friends meet up to visit a hot spring out in the woods and spend a night camping out in Oregon. There's no incident or thrill to be found in this slight piece and the viewer's enjoyment depends as much on what they may bring to the film as to what the film delivers. We learn very little about the character's back-story and this allows the viewer to meditate on their own lost friendships and on life's small disappointments.

Old Joy is one of those films that celebrates the small moments in life; the transcendent beauty of nature, the sudden realisation that this is all there is. Old Joy feels like an old friend with its comfortable silences and gentle humour and its worth taking the trip with this film.
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