In Argentina we knew as The Edge of the vacuum . In Spain, renamed Somewhere anywhere. Its original title Running on empty is , and is without doubt the film of the week on my blog.
the prolific Sidney Lumet , with a great script Naomi Forner, and starring River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch (impeccable both) and Christina Lahti (bright and noticeable). Lumet
prioritizes the beautiful and original story, not show off visually, as in many other of his works. However, and without being a huge budget film or anything, the film captures the hearts of the audience in a compelling story and strong, which speaks of ideals, dreams, talents and love found.
Nominated for Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (River Phoenix, but is leading) and best original screenplay (losing to the lower frame of Rain Man).
should have been nominated, no doubt, Christina Lahti, too.
See it.
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