Old Joy

Old Joy

Old Joy

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Old Joy

"Sometimes we don't journey down the same path."

2006

1h 14m

6.3(189 votes)

Drama

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.

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Washington Square Films

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Daniel London

Mark

Daniel London

Acting

Will Oldham

Kurt

Will Oldham

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Tanya Smith

Tanya

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Robin Rosenberg

Waitress

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Keri Moran

Lawnmower

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Autumn Campbell

Diner Patron

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Directing

Steven Doughton

Diner Patron

Steven Doughton

Directing

Matt McCormick

Weed Salesman

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Darren Prolsen

Homeless Man

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Jillian Wieseneck

Diner Patron

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Lucy

Herself

Lucy

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