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Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.Two old pals reunite for a camping trip in Oregon's Cascade Mountains.
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- 5 wins & 5 nominations
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- TriviaThe dog's real name is Lucy. She also played the dog Lucy in Wendy and Lucy (2008) - a film also directed by Kelly Reichardt from a story written by Jon Raymond.
- GoofsWhen Mark and Kurt stop to get gas, Mark pumps his own gas. In Oregon, however, you are not allowed to pump your own gas.
- Crazy creditsA disclaimer says that the Bagby Hot Springs does not allow nudity or the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- ConnectionsFeatured in What Is Cinema? (2013)
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Worthy of self-reflection...
In my mind, there are 2 ways to fully understand this film and it all depends which character relates to your own life the most. And that is as simple as it gets.
1. you're a "Mark". The friend that has matured, has a career & a family, left his carefree overindulgent days behind them and who doesn't have enough time for the friendships you once had.
2. you're a "Kurt". The friend who hasn't figured out what they want to do with their life just yet, living very sparsely, still doing the same irresponsible things they were in their twenties and really can't grasp that their friend they used to be really close to has other responsibilities.
On that basis alone, the "Marks" tend to appreciate the film more, while the "Kurts" tend to dismiss it rather quickly. Speaking from experience, the film hit a little too vlose to home. But as a "recovering Kurt", it was an absolute eye-opener. So I'm definitely in the minority by saying this film touched me in a profound way and made me really take a look at my own closest friendships. I can't think of another film that has made me do that. And all the while being the simplest of stories. Bravo.
1. you're a "Mark". The friend that has matured, has a career & a family, left his carefree overindulgent days behind them and who doesn't have enough time for the friendships you once had.
2. you're a "Kurt". The friend who hasn't figured out what they want to do with their life just yet, living very sparsely, still doing the same irresponsible things they were in their twenties and really can't grasp that their friend they used to be really close to has other responsibilities.
On that basis alone, the "Marks" tend to appreciate the film more, while the "Kurts" tend to dismiss it rather quickly. Speaking from experience, the film hit a little too vlose to home. But as a "recovering Kurt", it was an absolute eye-opener. So I'm definitely in the minority by saying this film touched me in a profound way and made me really take a look at my own closest friendships. I can't think of another film that has made me do that. And all the while being the simplest of stories. Bravo.
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- Viejas alegrías
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- Budget
- $30,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $255,923
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,310
- Aug 27, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $301,440
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