I Used to Be Darker (2013)

A runaway seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore and finds their marriage ending and her cousin in crisis. In the days that follow, the family struggles to let go of the past while searching for new things to hold onto.

Director:

Matthew Porterfield

Writers:

Amy Belk (screenplay), Matthew Porterfield (screenplay)

Stars:

Deragh Campbell, Hannah Gross, Ned Oldham

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Deragh Campbell	...	Taryn
Hannah Gross	...	Abby
Ned Oldham	...	Bill
Kim Taylor	...	Kim
Nicholas Petr	...	Nick
Geoff Grace	...	Geoff
Adèle Exarchopoulos	...	Camille
Declan Sammon	...	Sam
Jack Carneal	...	Jack
Jimi Zhivago	...	Jimi
Ellis Woodward	...	Tom
John Belanger	...	Ben
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Greg Shull	...	Concert Goer
Julia Wells	...	Jenny

Storyline

When Taryn, a Northern Irish runaway, finds herself in trouble in Ocean City, MD, she seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore. But Kim and Bill have problems of their own: they're trying to handle the end of their marriage gracefully for the sake of their daughter Abby, just home from her first year of college. A story of family revelations, people finding each other and letting each other go, looking for love where they've found it before and, when that doesn't work, figuring out where they might find it next.

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Plot Keywords:

runaway | family relationships | claim in title | 

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Abby has a poster of Palace on her bedroom door. The actor playing her father, Ned Oldham, was in Palace with his brother, Will.

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Goofs

In the opening scene, Taryn is shown emptying a bin of "clackers," where she is wearing a light blue t-shirt and cut-off denim shorts. In the very next scene, she is still wearing the light blue t-shirt, but now has on tan khaki shorts.

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Soundtracks

Days Like This
Written and Performed by Kim Taylor
Courtesy of Kim Taylor

User Reviews

Saw in Poland

Seems to be like a trend in American stuff right now. At least with the films I saw at the festival. Movies with non-actors. Some kinda realism stuff, ya know? This DEF had style and was feeling some of it. Music was pretty darn cool in spots. Some parts were "hella" slow. Some with the parents were pretty okay. but ya gotta know its a weird film. If this movie sounds like it's right up your alley, by all means go and watch it. But to me most people this movie will still be weird! No not bad, just weird!

I'm def interested in seeing this guys other films though. He has a "coolish" vibe going on.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 2013 (France)

Also Known As:

I Used to Be Darker

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,533, 29 September 2013

Gross USA:

$22,214

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$38,974

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Hamilton Film Group, Steady Orbits, Nomadic Independence Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1