Down the Road Again (2011)

Recently retired and living in Vancouver, Pete is estranged from his old life in Eastern Canada until he is brought back to Toronto and Nova Scotia by the news that his old best friend, Joey, has died.

Director:

Donald Shebib (as Don Shebib)

Writer:

Donald Shebib (as Don Shebib)

Stars:

Doug McGrath, Kathleen Robertson, Anthony Lemke

2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Doug McGrath	...	Pete McGraw
Kathleen Robertson	...	Betty-Jo Mayle
Anthony Lemke	...	Matt Burns
Jayne Eastwood	...	Betty Mayle
Cayle Chernin	...	Selina
Tedde Moore	...	Annie Burns
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kristin Adams	...	Legal Secretary
John Cleland	...	Sammy
Neil Crone	...	Jimmy
Elva Mai Hoover	...	Housekeeper
Shawn Lawrence	...	Sammy
Gene Mack	...	Lenny
Dwight McFee	...	Billy
Stephen Eric McIntyre	...	Mechanic
Sam Moses	...	Mike

Storyline

The sequel to the Canadian classic Goin' Down the Road (1970) 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 ...

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Union Pictures [Canada]

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2011 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Caledon, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Triptych Media, Union Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The flashback memories and old photos are actual footage from the 1972 film Wedding in White featuring a young Doug McGrath.

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Connections

Follows Goin' Down the Road (1970)

User Reviews

A retired Vancouver 'postie' heads back east to do a last favor for an old friend.

I loved this charming, quintessentially Canadian movie. I haven't yet seen the first one but am definitely planning on it now. I loved Betty, with her hard boiled edge, hanging up on Pete and closing the door in his face. Pete's humble, patient attitude prevailed despite the successive plot twists and perhaps helped me to believe the unbelievable.

Some cynics might dismiss this movie as being too poignant but they're making a mistake because it shows how easy acceptance and forgiveness can be. This movie deserves a lot more recognition. I hope that over the years, it will become a classic must see for Canadians.