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Old Joy (2006)
Director: Kelly Reichardt
Cast: Daniel London, Will Oldham, Tanya Smith, Robin Rosenberg
6.8
85%Runtime74 min
RatingNR
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Soon to be a father, Mark feels the pressure of domestic responsibility closing in, so he is more than happy to accept when his old friend Kurt proposes a camping trip in the Oregon wilderness. During their time together, the men come to grips with the changes in their lives and the effect on their relationship.
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Old Joy is a critically acclaimed 2006 drama directed by Kelly Reichardt. The film has an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating positive reviews from critics. While it did not receive major awards recognition, the film's sensitive portrayal of friendship and the impact of life changes has resonated with audiences, as evidenced by its respectable 6.8/10 rating on IMDb.
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Kelly Reichardt's contemplative drama about the reunion of two old friends captures the wistful, introspective tone and subtle, dialogue-driven storytelling that define the mumblecore genre.
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Old Joy is a 2006 American road movie written and directed by Kelly Reichardt and based on a short story by Jonathan Raymond. The original soundtrack for the film is by Yo La Tengo and included on the compilation soundtrack album They Shoot, We Score.
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