End of Sentence

"Sometimes a wrong turn can get you to the right place."

2019 1h 36m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 81

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Newly widowed Frank Fogle embarks on a journey to Ireland to scatter his late wife’s ashes. His estranged son, Sean, recently released from prison, agrees to join only when his father promises that they’ll never see each other again following the trip. After revelations surface about an old flame of Frank’s wife and a charming hitchhiker with plans of her own intervenes, father and son find themselves drawn together in unexpected ways.

“Sometimes a wrong turn can get you to the right place.”

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Cast

John Hawkes
Frank Fogle
Logan Lerman
Sean Fogle
Sarah Bolger
Jewel
Andrea Irvine
Anna Fogle
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Stone
Denis Conway
Father Tobin
Lalor Roddy
Murphy
David Grant Wright
Mr. Modine

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elfar Adalsteins
Writers: Michael Armbruster
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland, Iceland, United States of America, United Kingdom

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Ireland, Iceland, United States of America, United Kingdom.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elfar Adalsteins, shot by Karl Oskarsson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Petur Thor Benediktsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Kristján Loðmfjörð shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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John Hawkes and Logan Lerman and Sarah Bolger carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Sometimes a wrong turn can get you to the right place.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6910006 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Elfar Adalsteins directs. Karl Oskarsson behind the camera. Petur Thor Benediktsson scores. Kristján Loðmfjörð cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Ireland, Iceland, United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2International production across 4 countries: Ireland, Iceland, United States of America, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Elfar Adalsteins, shot by Karl Oskarsson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Petur Thor Benediktsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kristján Loðmfjörð shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6John Hawkes and Logan Lerman and Sarah Bolger carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Sometimes a wrong turn can get you to the right place.".
8IMDB entry: tt6910006 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 81 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Karl Oskarsson
Original score: Petur Thor Benediktsson
Editing: Kristján Loðmfjörð
Production design: Ray Ball
Costume design: Lara Campbell
Makeup / hair: Lorraine Glynn
Runtime: 96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: End of Sentence (2019)

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots2020-08-31
★ 9/10
The recently widowed Frank (John Hawkes) embarks on a journey at the request of his dying wife in “End of Sentence,” a beautifully moving film from director Elfar Adalsteins. Shortly before succumbing to cancer, Anna’s (Andrea Irvine) last wish is to have her husband and currently incarcerated son Sean (Logan Lerman) travel together to a remote lake in her native Ireland and spread her ashes in the water. Frank and Sean have been estranged for some time, and it’s clear that as soon as Sean is released from prison, he wants nothing to do with his father. After promising his son that he will never have to see him ever again if he comes on the trip, Frank convinces Sean to reluctantly hop on a plane, ready to hit the road through the Irish countryside to deliver Anna to her final resting place. It’s not a wholly original story on the surface, but taking an American road trip and setting it in a foreign country adds a fresh element. Screenwriter Michael Armbruster keeps things interesting, especially when you’re certain that you’ve predicted which way the film will turn. There are plenty of surprises, sadness, and humor along the way. Like when the two meet some of Anna’s relatives at a wake in her homeland and it becomes clear she had plenty of secrets, even if they don’t matter much anymore. Or when a mystery pops up when Frank finds a photo of his wife hanging on the back of a motorcycle with her old flame. Or when a mysterious stranger named Jewel (Sarah Bolger) with a troubled past (and present) joins them on their journey. It’s the little twists (never gimmicky) that make the very intimate story hit home on a deeply emotional level. Hawkes and Lerman deserve much credit for their authentic, raw performances. Frank is a layered, restrained, and weak man, while Sean is a callous jerk of a son who has zero use for his old man. It’s cathartic to ride along and watch as the truth about why their relationship is so damaged slowly bubbles to the surface. Their estranged father / son dynamic is genuine to the point it’s almost painful to watch them both struggle with past demons, and what feels like a lifetime of regret, as they traverse the difficult path that will hopefully lead to forgiveness and respect. The film makes the most of its location without falling victim to the picture-perfect postcard views of Ireland, and the story tugs at the heartstrings yet never feels manipulative or hokey. It’s a real achievement with subject matter like this, and even the most stoic filmgoers would be hard-pressed not to be deeply touched by this story. “End of Sentence” is one of the best films I’ve seen all year, and it’s a heartfelt indie that will leave its mark on all who watch it.

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