Around the Bend

Around the Bend

The skeletons in the family closet just came out to play.

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Release Date

10/8/2004

Runtime

85 mins

Genres

Overview

A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A quiet road movie about three generations of men learning to understand each other and themselves as they travel through the Southwest chasing a family mystery. It's tender and reflective, dwelling in the spaces between words as much as in dialogue.

Mood

WistfulContemplativeBittersweet

Themes

FamilyMemoryComing of ageRedemption

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticDocumentary-like

Structure

Road movie

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