Credited cast: | |||
Daniel London | ... | Mark | |
Will Oldham | ... | Kurt | |
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Tanya Smith | ... | Tanya |
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Robin Rosenberg | ... | Waitress |
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Keri Moran | ... | Lawnmower |
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Autumn Campbell | ... | Diner Patron |
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Steve Doughton | ... | Diner Patron |
Lucy | ... | Self | |
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Matt McCormick | ... | Weed Salesman |
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P.C. Peri | ||
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Darren Prolsen | ... | Homeless Man |
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Jillian Wieseneck | ... | Diner Patron |
Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.
How stale can a friendship become? What is its history? What are the reasons to continue the friendship for each individual?
These are some (open end) questions the director explores in this portrait of two 30+ men. One conceited and afraid; the other needy and (therefore more?)daring.
For me Old Joy meant a recognition of some of the (sick) mechanisms that work below the surface of a relationship. As anything from below moral standards it appears dark, naked, and shocking. But it is as it is, truth overrules beauty in this respect.
For me, the director has left enough room for making the movie personal. well done!