Ordinary Wilderness (2012)
Fred, a twenty-something slacker, finds himself at a place where nothing has gone as planned. Forced out of his mother's home, he finds himself relegated to the guest bedroom of his successful, older brother. Over the blistering summer in North Carolina, he finds his only friend in Donnie, a surprisingly ambitious buffoon, who stands as his own biggest obstacle. Still clinging to aspirations of a career as a fiction writer, Fred finds his progress halted amid a new relationship with Mary, an impulsive, young woman. All who pass through Fred's life - from an old man with a fleeting mind to a young child ripe with innocence - stand as a reflection upon his own state of compromise and tolerance of a life he never wanted. Through his journey, he comes to the realization of the man he's supposed to be and all that he must endure along the way.
Cast
- Nathan Blount - Freddie
- Cameron Strittmatter - Donnie
- Mara McCaffray - Mary
- Dustin Gooch - Michael
- Abigail Leigh - Sarah
- Ted Johnson - Top
- Jordan Googe - John
- Sydney Shepherd - Alicia
- Linda Donnell - Emily
- Wesley Longacre - Westley
Screenplay
- Timothy Hall (Screenplay)
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
north carolina, coming of age, south
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ordinary Wilderness about?
- Fred, a twenty-something slacker, finds himself at a place where nothing has gone as planned. Forced out of his mother's home, he finds himself relegated to the guest bedroom of his successful, older brother. Over the blistering summer in North Carolina, he finds his only friend in Donnie, a surprisingly ambitious buffoon, who stands as his own biggest obstacle. Still clinging to aspirations of a career as a fiction writer, Fred finds his progress halted amid a new relationship with Mary, an impulsive, young woman. All who pass through Fred's life - from an old man with a fleeting mind to a young child ripe with innocence - stand as a reflection upon his own state of compromise and tolerance of a life he never wanted. Through his journey, he comes to the realization of the man he's supposed to be and all that he must endure along the way.
- Who directed Ordinary Wilderness?
- Ordinary Wilderness was directed by Timothy Hall.
- Who stars in Ordinary Wilderness?
- Ordinary Wilderness stars Nathan Blount, Cameron Strittmatter, Mara McCaffray, Dustin Gooch, Abigail Leigh, Ted Johnson.
- How long is Ordinary Wilderness?
- Ordinary Wilderness has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Ordinary Wilderness?
- Ordinary Wilderness is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Ordinary Wilderness?
- Ordinary Wilderness had a budget of $10,000.
- Where was Ordinary Wilderness produced?
- Ordinary Wilderness was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Ordinary Wilderness?
- The themes of Ordinary Wilderness include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.