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Limbo Details

1999 Certificate 15
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Set in Alaska, where the rugged lifestyle of fishermen and cannery workers is gradually giving way to tourism and museums, LIMBO features a colorful cast of characters--a fisherman who has lost his boat, lesbians who own a profitable Alaskan lodge, bar patrons reflecting on the transformation of the state into one huge theme .. Read more

Starring Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Michael Laskin
Director John Sayles
Genres Drama, Gay/Lesbian

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Limbo

Set in Alaska, where the rugged lifestyle of fishermen and cannery workers is gradually giving way to tourism and museums, LIMBO features a colorful cast of characters--a fisherman who has lost his boat, lesbians who own a profitable Alaskan lodge, bar patrons reflecting on the transformation of the state into one huge theme park. The narrative soon focuses on an itinerant lounge singer (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) who begins a romance with a local handyman (David Strathairn), much to the chagrin of her moody teenage daughter (Vanessa Martinez).
Continuing the narrative experiments of director John Sayles's previous films (LONE STAR, MEN WITH GUNS), LIMBO eventually takes a surprising turn, leading to a risky and controversial conclusion that critics either applaud or loathe. LIMBO is a story about telling stories, whether it be in the form of bar rants, Mastrantonio's surprisingly good singing, or the vivid diary found in an abandoned house. This unique film also looks at how people cope with tragedy and learn to take risks again.

Starring Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Michael Laskin, Leo Burmester, Herminio Ramos
Director John Sayles
Studio SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 2 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama, Gay/Lesbian
Language DVD: English
Dubbed German
Subtitles DVD: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
Released Production year: 1999

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DVD: 10 Jul 2000

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      Set in Alaska, where the rugged lifestyle of fishermen and cannery workers is gradually giving way to tourism and museums, LIMBO features a colorful cast of characters--a fisherman who has lost his boat, lesbians who own a profitable Alaskan lodge, bar patrons reflecting on the transformation of ...