Open Road (2013)

Angie, a young Brazilian artist, abandons her old life and embarks on a journey around the country. Running from her past, and searching for her foundation in life, Angie finds not only herself but love in its many forms.

Director:

Marcio Garcia

Writer:

Julia Camara (screenplay)

Stars:

Camilla Belle, Andy Garcia, Colin Egglesfield

1 win.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Camilla Belle	...	Angie
Andy Garcia	...	Chuck
Colin Egglesfield	...	David
Juliette Lewis	...	Jill (as Julliete Lewis)
Christiane Torloni	...	Glória
Carol Castro	...	Sônia
John Savage	...	Carl
Kristi Clainos	...	Louise
Emily Nelson	...	Diner Waitress
Craig Gellis	...	Ronny Rapist #1

Storyline

The Brazilian painter Angie left her mother Glória and her sister Sônia to seek out her father, who left her family when she was a child, in the United States of America. Angie wanders and camps in a tent and works as waitress in diners to raise some money. She befriends the homeless Chuck that protects her while she is camping. When she decides to move to another place, she stops at the roadside to sleep. She is awaken by the highway police officer David and she finds that her engine has an expensive problem. David offers a job to Angie with his cousin Jill and to lodges her in his trailer. Soon they have a love affair but Angie does not want a commitment with David. She leaves him but soon she makes discoveries that will change her feelings.

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Plot Keywords:

abandoned by father | searching for father | brazilian abroad | artist | car trouble | 

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Taglines:

Where will the road take her?

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

A Shot
Written by Ruben Feffer
Produced by Ruben Feffer and Rossano Snel
String arrangement: Ruben Feffer and Rossano Snel
Acoustic guitar: Daniel Lopes
Additional programming: Rossano Snel
Keyboards and programming: Ruben Feffer

User Reviews

Upped the rating just for the end

This movie had some heart but was slow moving and frustrating throughout. Anyone that shut off would not attract friends as easily as Angie did. The ending, however, was mostly unexpected and very sweet.

Details

Country:

Brazil USA

Language:

English Portuguese

Release Date:

12 April 2013 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

Open Road

Filming Locations:

Castaic, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$48,985

Company Credits

Production Co:

BB Film Productions, Society Entertainment, Marcio Garcia Producoes

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1