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:

Ben Mendelsohn, Connie Britton, Charlie Tahan

Cast

Credited cast:
Ben Mendelsohn	...	Anders Harris
Connie Britton	...	Barbara
Charlie Tahan	...	Charlie
Elizabeth Marvel	...	Sophie
Edie Falco	...	Helene Harris
Thomas Mann	...	Preston Harris
Bill Camp	...	Donny O'Connell
Michael Gaston	...	Mitchell Ashford
Natalie Gold	...	Dana
Josh Pais	...	Larry Eastwood
Victor Williams	...	Howard
Victor Slezak	...	Wes Thompson
Antonio Ortiz	...	Actor
Georgia Ximenes Lifsher	...	Jennifer
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

E.V.P.
Performed by Devonté Hynes (as Blood Orange)
Written by Devonté Hynes and Wally Badarou
Published by Domino Publishing Company USA, Peermusic III, Ltd. on behalf of Ishe
Courtesy of Domino Recording Company, Inc.

User Reviews

Liked it despite...

I liked it despite it being somewhat less than uplifting and some shortcomings with the characterisations of some of the cast. No, maybe not too many of the characters were likeable but then that's very like life - well, mine after more than fifty years - and I did care what happened to them. Worth seeing.

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