Directed by David Lynch, The Straight Story (1999) is a gentle drama based on real events, following an elderly man who travels across the Midwest on a lawn mower to reconcile with his estranged brother. Told in a restrained and humanistic tone, the film focuses on memory, aging, and reconciliation rather than surrealism. It stands out in Lynchs filmography as a sincere, grounded portrait of ordinary life and quiet determination.

Från IMDB:
Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old, learns that his estranged brother, Lyle is critically ill. Unable to drive, Alvin embarks on a journey from Iowa to Mt. Zion, by riding a lawn mower. Will he succeed?

Filminfo:

Version: : Blu-Ray (svensk text)

Sprak : English

EAN : 7350036729837

Distributor : Studio S

Inspelningsar : 1999

Regissor : David Lynch

imdb-rating : 8

Langd : 1h 52m

Cast : Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz

Org Title : The Straight Story