Lamb (2015)

When a man meets a young girl in a parking lot he attempts to help her avoid a bleak destiny by initiating her into the beauty of the outside world. The journey shakes them in ways neither expects.

Director:

Ross Partridge

Writers:

Bonnie Nadzam (novel), Ross Partridge (screenplay)

Stars:

Ross Partridge, Oona Laurence, Jess Weixler

4 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ross Partridge	...	David Lamb
Oona Laurence	...	Tommie
Jess Weixler	...	Linny
Tom Bower	...	Foster
Scoot McNairy	...	Jesse
Lindsay Pulsipher	...	Linda
Jennifer Lafleur	...	Melissa
Joel Murray	...	Wilson
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ron Burkhardt	...	Walter Lamb
Ketrick 'Jazz' Copeland	...	Security Guard
Iris Elliot	...	Melissa's Daughter
Amirah Griffin	...	Tommie's Friend #1
Mark Kelly	...	Radio Reporter (voice)
John Kemp	...	Foster's neighbor
Kay Kemp	...	Foster's neighbor

Storyline

Lamb, based on the novel by Bonnie Nadzam, traces the self-discovery of David Lamb in the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage and the death of his father. Hoping to regain some faith in his own goodness, he turns his attention to Tommie, an awkward and unpopular eleven-year-old girl. Lamb is convinced that he can help her avoid a destiny of apathy and emptiness, and takes Tommie for a road trip from Chicago to the Rockies, planning to initiate her into the beauty of the mountain wilderness. The journey shakes them in ways neither expects.

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Plot Keywords:

crying girl | piggy back ride | cooking over a campfire | 11 year old | homesickness | 

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Taglines:

Innocence walks a fine line

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some disturbing behavior, sexuality and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ягнёнок

Filming Locations:

Denver, Colorado, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,150, 10 January 2016

Gross USA:

$14,547

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$30,844

Company Credits

Production Co:

Silent Helicopter, The Shot Clock

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to Ross Partridge, Oona Laurence's mother was very supportive of her participation in the film. "I was worried that the parents wouldn't understand the approach, the intent, and why we were telling this story; it gave me a lot of confidence when they did."

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Quotes

Tommie: How do you even know how to do all this stuff?
David Lamb: Well, I've been waiting 40 years for a moment like this. I figured in all that time, I'd have probably figured out how it'd go.
Tommie: But you didn't know about me that entire time.
David Lamb: No. You are a complete and total surprise.
Tommie: Good surprise?
David Lamb: Good surprise.

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Soundtracks

Windows
Written by Angel Olsen
Performed by Angel Olsen

User Reviews

A unique indie drama

Lamb (2015) is a unique indie drama directed, written and produced by Ross Partridge, who also stars in the film. To be completely honest, I think this film is extremely hard to talk about. At points, I found it extremely uncomfortable. But that's the point. Well acted all around. Oona Laurence and Ross Partridge both gave excellent performances. In addition to great performances, the cinematography was also wonderful. This isn't just a cliché indie drama. The film splits off in a different directions, especially with the ending. I found Lamb to be an extremely memorable movie. Really hard to talk about without spoiling anything. Just go watch it. It's worth your time.