The Driftless Area
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The Driftless Area

A bartender comes back to his hometown after his parents die, and finds himself in a dangerous situation involving a mysterious woman and a violent criminal.

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The Driftless Area is a 2015 film directed by Zachary Sluser. The story revolves around Pierre Hunter, a hopeful bartender who returns to his small hometown after his parents' death. In his hometown, Pierre meets and falls in love with a mysterious woman named Stella. Unbeknownst to Pierre, his life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a dangerous game involving a bag of money, a determined criminal, and a puzzling mystery that will determine their fates.

Starring Anton Yelchin as Pierre and Zooey Deschanel as Stella, the film also features a talented ensemble cast including Alia Shawkat, Frank Langella, Aubrey Plaza, and Ciarán Hinds. Based on Tom Drury's novel, The Driftless Area explores themes of time, fate, and the struggle for control.

This contemporary fable portrays the characters' quest to manipulate their destinies in a potentially predetermined universe. With its intriguing narrative and captivating performances, The Driftless Area offers a unique blend of romance, mystery, and crime.

Overall, The Driftless Area is a thought-provoking film that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they follow Pierre's journey and discover the secrets that unfold.

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The Driftless Area

Release Date:

26 Apr 2016

Writers:

Tom Drury, Zachary Sluser

Awards:

3 nominations

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