Two Drifters


1h 41m 2005

Brief Synopsis

Two lonely people careen through life following their individual experiences of loss: Rui, a handsome young romantic, loses his lover Pedro on the day of their anniversary; Odete, as fetching as she is unstable, is abruptly dumped by her boyfriend when she broaches the subject of starting a family.

Film Details

Also Known As
Odete
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Romance
Release Date
2005
Distribution Company
Strand Releasing; Strand Releasing; Strand Releasing; ZON Lusomundo (now part of NOS Audiovisuals)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

Synopsis

Two lonely people careen through life following their individual experiences of loss: Rui, a handsome young romantic, loses his lover Pedro on the day of their anniversary; Odete, as fetching as she is unstable, is abruptly dumped by her boyfriend when she broaches the subject of starting a family. Their worlds collide when Odete becomes obsessed with Pedro but Pedro's family is swayed. As Rui trudges through his pain towards acceptance, Odete begins to loosen her hold on reality. The unexpected ending takes Rui and Odete to their most extreme, realizing both their desires in a single act.

Film Details

Also Known As
Odete
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Romance
Release Date
2005
Distribution Company
Strand Releasing; Strand Releasing; Strand Releasing; ZON Lusomundo (now part of NOS Audiovisuals)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer June 23, 2006 (NY)

Released in United States July 2006 (Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 6-17, 2006.)

Released in United States August 25, 2006 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video October 17, 2006

Released in United States 2006

Released in United States August 25, 2006

Released in United States July 2006

Released in United States May 2005

Released in United States on Video October 17, 2006

Released in United States Summer June 23, 2006

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Directors' Fortnight) May 11-22, 2005.

Shown at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival July 6-17, 2006.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 25-June 18, 2006.

Released in United States 2006 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 25-June 18, 2006.)

Released in United States May 2005 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Directors' Fortnight) May 11-22, 2005.)