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I Used to Be Darker

  • 20132013
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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59,605
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I Used to Be Darker (2013)
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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 whil... Read allA 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.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.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
994
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
59,605
7,071
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Matthew Porterfield
    • Writers
      • Amy Belk(screenplay)
      • Matthew Porterfield(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Deragh Campbell
      • Hannah Gross
      • Ned Oldham
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Matthew Porterfield
    • Writers
      • Amy Belk(screenplay)
      • Matthew Porterfield(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Deragh Campbell
      • Hannah Gross
      • Ned Oldham
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Deragh Campbell in I Used to Be Darker (2013)
    Deragh Campbell in I Used to Be Darker (2013)
    Hannah Gross in I Used to Be Darker (2013)
    Hannah Gross and Deragh Campbell in I Used to Be Darker (2013)
    Adèle Exarchopoulos and Deragh Campbell in I Used to Be Darker (2013)

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    Storyline

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      Abby has a poster of Palace on her bedroom door. The actor playing her father, Ned Oldham, was in Palace with his brother, Will.
    • 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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    User reviews4

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    7/10
    Darkness
    What to do when your world is in turmoil? You escape. Taryn, a Northern Irish runaway seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in the USA only to discover that they are on a rocky road themselves. Taryn connects with Abby, her cousin and becomes a bridge of sorts as this family transitions into a new dynamic. This movie has some very emotionally charged scenes and shares the truth that no matter how bad you think you may have it, the grass is not always greener on the other side. In this movie it shares the tale of the realities and complexities of the modern family. Change is a constant force and no one is immune to the complexities of family dynamics. I saw this film as part of the Atlanta Film Festival
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2013 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Раньше я был темнее
    • Filming locations
      • Ocean City, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Hamilton Film Group
      • Steady Orbits
      • Nomadic Independence Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,214
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,533
      • Sep 29, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,974
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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