Movie
Old Joy
Overview
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.
Details
- Release date
- 2006-03-25
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Washington Square Films, filmscience, Van Hoy/Knudsen Productions
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Daniel London as Mark
- Will Oldham as Kurt
- Tanya Smith as Tanya
- Robin Rosenberg as Waitress
- Keri Moran as Lawnmower
- Autumn Campbell as Diner Patron
- Steven Doughton as Diner Patron
- Matt McCormick as Weed Salesman
- Darren Prolsen as Homeless Man
- Jillian Wieseneck as Diner Patron
- Lucy the Dog as Herself
Crew
- Kelly Reichardt - Director
- Jonathan Raymond - Screenplay
- Kelly Reichardt - Screenplay
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