Lovesong (film)
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| Directed by | So Yong Kim |
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| Music by | Jóhann Jóhannsson |
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| Distributed by | Strand Releasing |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Lovesong is a 2016 American drama film directed by So Yong Kim, who co-wrote the film with Bradley Rust Gray. It stars Jena Malone, Riley Keough, Brooklyn Decker, Amy Seimetz, Marshall Chapman, Ryan Eggold, and Rosanna Arquette.
The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2016.[1] It is scheduled to be released on February 17, 2017, by Strand Releasing.
Plot
Sarah (Riley Keough) takes an impromptu road trip with her toddler daughter and her best friend Mindy (Jena Malone). After Mindy and Sarah become physically intimate on the trip Mindy leaves abruptly. After three years of silence Mindy invites Sarah to her wedding and the two reconnect.
Cast
- Jena Malone as Mindy
- Riley Keough as Sarah
- Brooklyn Decker as Lilly
- Amy Seimetz as Chloe
- Marshall Chapman as Jessica
- Ryan Eggold as Leif
- Rosanna Arquette as Eleanor
- Cary Joji Fukunaga as Dean
- Jessie Ok Gray as Jessie (age 3)
- Sky Ok Gray as Jessie (age 6)
Production
In December 2014, it was revealed that Jena Malone, Riley Keough, Brooklyn Decker, Amy Seimetz, Marshall Chapman, Ryan Eggold and Rosanna Arquette joined the cast of the film, with So Yong Kim directing from a screenplay she co-wrote with Bradley Rust Gray. Alex Lipschultz, David Hansen, and Johnny MacDonald will serve as producers on the film, while Mynette Louie, Laura Rister, Julie Parker Benello, Dan Cogan, Geralyn Dreyfous, and Wendy Ettinger would executive produce.[2]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2016.[3] Shortly after, Strand Releasing acquired U.S distribution rights with plans for a release in early 2017.[4] The film is scheduled to be released on February 17, 2017.[5]
Critical reception
Lovesong received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 86% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10.[6]
References
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin. "Sundance First Look: Jena Malone In 'Lovesong' & Paul Dano And Daniel Radcliffe In 'Swiss Army Man'". Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ Yamato, Jen (December 22, 2014). "Jena Malone, Riley Keough Hit The Road For 'Lovesong'". Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ^ "Lovesong". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 9, 2016). "Jena Malone-Riley Keough Drama 'Lovesong' Bought by Strand for U.S." Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ Jender, Ren (December 16, 2016). "Seven Films We Look Forward to Distracting Us in Early 2017". LA Weekly. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "Lovesong (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 11, 2017.