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The Short History of the Long Road

  • 2019
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.7K
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Danny Trejo, Steven Ogg, Maggie Siff, and Sabrina Carpenter in The Short History of the Long Road (2019)
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Coming-of-AgeRoad TripAdventureDrama

A teenager has to confront the reality of life on the road after tragedy strikes.A teenager has to confront the reality of life on the road after tragedy strikes.A teenager has to confront the reality of life on the road after tragedy strikes.

  • Director
    • Ani Simon-Kennedy
  • Writer
    • Ani Simon-Kennedy
  • Stars
    • Sabrina Carpenter
    • Steven Ogg
    • Christina Nuki
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ani Simon-Kennedy
    • Writer
      • Ani Simon-Kennedy
    • Stars
      • Sabrina Carpenter
      • Steven Ogg
      • Christina Nuki
    • 30User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Sabrina Carpenter
    Sabrina Carpenter
    • Nola
    Steven Ogg
    Steven Ogg
    • Clint
    Christina Nuki
    • Librarian
    Dani Payne
    Dani Payne
    • Annie
    Shawn Prince
    Shawn Prince
    • Camper #1
    Renton Pexa
    Renton Pexa
    • Camper #2
    Andres Michael
    Andres Michael
    • Camper #3
    • (as Andres Segura)
    Charlene Fox
    • Receptionist
    James Cady
    James Cady
    • Carl
    Jean Effron
    Jean Effron
    • Jean
    Rusty Schwimmer
    Rusty Schwimmer
    • Marcie
    Jackamoe Buzzell
    • Security Guard
    Manuel Roybal
    • Male Shopper
    Debra Elizabeth Peebles
    • Female Shopper
    • (as Debra Peebles)
    Lindsy Campbell
    Lindsy Campbell
    • Cashier
    Alex Hetlinger
    • Skater #2
    Bella Lopez
    • Bella
    Bob Jesser
    Bob Jesser
    • Brett
    • Director
      • Ani Simon-Kennedy
    • Writer
      • Ani Simon-Kennedy
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    8tchounga

    Another way of life

    This road movie presents another way than a standardized life. Living with less to enjoy more the life.

    Other possibles, in harmony with nature exists. Don't expect great special effects and this reflect the way of the life than the father offer to her dautgher.
    8constantin-andronic-270-622019

    if you know how...

    This is if they knew how to do it: not such a great story but so wonderful told, such a great directoring and damn well plaied made it a soul touching movie!!!
    7Marshall84

    Good independent flick

    No spoilers. Sabrina does exceptionally well playing a young lady trying to find her way in the world after her dad dies and she's without her mom. I was impressed with the whole movie.
    7SnoopyStyle

    terrific performance

    Teenager Nola (Sabrina Carpenter) travels and lives off the grid in a van with her father Clint (Steven Ogg). Suddenly, her father dies and she sets off on her own. It's a struggle. She encounters religious do-gooder Marcie, garage owner Miguel (Danny Trejo), and troubled teen Blue. All the while, she dreams of finding her long absent mother Cheryl.

    This is an interesting off-the-grid and coming-of-age story. It threatens to be something more intense but it never really push it to the next level. Despite the dangers of the road, she finds only people who are helpful to varying degrees. It is highlighted by a very deep performance from Sabrina Carpenter. One thing I would do is to make the van a much bigger presence. It is the center of many situations and ends up being the final talisman. This is a terrific performance from a young actress in a somewhat compelling story.
    ExperiencedFilmBuff

    Beautiful film! Why didn't this get better recognition?

    Great indie film here about a girl who lives in a van with her father as they travel around as she goes in search of herself. The film has some shocks I won't reveal but I highly recommend it. I actually felt it had a similar concept to Nomadland only with a better story. The performances were really solid and it was a nice surprise to see Danny Trejo appear. At the heart of this film, it is actually a coming of age tale. But it is so much more.

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      Referenced in Talking Dead: Worth (2018)
    • Soundtracks
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      Composed and Performed by Earl Rose

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    • whats the song thats starts as the film ends and titles start to roll up?(Sample lyrics: hey do you know your name you know that that's what you came for and where you lay down your head)

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Короткая история про длинный путь
    • Filming locations
      • New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bicephaly Pictures
      • Astute Films
      • Hua Wen Movie Group
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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