A Terra dos Bons Costumes (2018)

After leaving his wife and his job to find happiness, Anders befriends a drug-addicted teen, sending him down a path of reckless and shameful behavior.

Director:

Nicole Holofcener

Writers:

Nicole Holofcener, Ted Thompson (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Ben Mendelsohn

Cast

Credited cast:
Bill Camp	...	Donny O'Connell
Elizabeth Marvel	...	Sophie
Ben Mendelsohn	...	Anders Harris
Connie Britton	...	Barbara
Edie Falco	...	Helene Harris
Charlie Tahan	...	Charlie
Thomas Mann	...	Preston Harris
Michael Gaston	...	Mitchell Ashford
Josh Pais	...	Larry Eastwood
Victor Williams	...	Howard
Natalie Gold	...	Dana
Victor Slezak	...	Wes Thompson
Antonio Ortiz	...	Actor
Alyssa Cheatham	...	Girl in Lobby #1
Mary Catherine Garrison	...	Sandy

Storyline

Feeling trapped in the stifling, wealthy enclave of Westport, Connecticut, Anders Harris (Ben Mendelsohn) retires from his job in finance and leaves his wife (Edie Falco) in the hopes that it will renew his lust for life. However, he's quickly faced with the startling reality of his choices; he spends his days looking for things to decorate his empty shelves, sleeping with strangers and feeling terribly lost. Missing his ex-wife and on the outs with his troubled 27-year-old son (Thomas Mann), Anders befriends a drug-addicted teen (Charlie Tahan), sending him down a path of reckless and regrettable behavior. His shameful actions cause him to question who he is as a father and, ultimately, who he is as a person.

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Plot Keywords:

netflix | dysfunctional family | drug abuse | divorce | christmas | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The film premiered at TIFF (Toronto international Film Festival) in Canada in September 2018.

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Goofs

During the party scene when Anders is talking about his early retirement, the glass he is holding switches from his right hand to his left hand in the reverse shot.

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Quotes

Anders Hill: He's
[Preston]
Anders Hill: just kinda lost, you know... and angry and generally rude, immature, a little bit like the guy you see sitting across from you right now.
Barbara: Oh! Lucky me.

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Connections

Featured in CTV News at 11:30 Toronto: Episode dated 12 September 2018 (2018)

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Soundtracks

The Log
Written by Herbie Flowers, Alan Parker, Jim Lawless, Roger Coulam and Vic Flick
Standard Music Library: Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

User Reviews

With the feel of a series

I enjoyed this movie. It wasn't anything fancy, it just showed a short look into a middle aged man's life. I found it had the feel of a series and I think it could have been a few episodes maybe. I liked the leads, although the son was a little flat.

I think it explored guilt and the lost loneliness that can befall people when they've been in a marriage, but find themselves lost.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 September 2018 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

A Terra dos Bons Costumes

Filming Locations:

Tarrytown, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Likely Story

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.00 : 1