In his seventies, Alvin Straight walks with two canes, can't see well enough to drive, and hates relying on others. So when his estranged brother has a stroke, he decides he has no option but to drive over three hundred miles to visit him... on his ride-on lawnmower.
The Straight Story is an unusual film for director David Lynch in that it's a delightfully ordinary tale for the rest of us - a gently paced and inspiring true story of everyday humanity.
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I've heard about this film...I've been trying to find it to rent for ages.
You reminded me to keep looking for it. Thanks :)
It's an odd little film.
That movie was really popular in these parts for a while. I never did see it, though. Off to Netflix...
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