
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt). Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
Brad PittMr. O'Brien
Sean PennJack
Jessica ChastainMrs. O'Brien
Hunter McCrackenYoung Jack
Laramie EpplerR.L.Heath Ledger was originally slated to play Mr. O'Brien. A few months before his death, he dropped out of the project for unknown reasons. Brad Pitt took over the role.
Mrs. O'Brien:
[voice over] The only way to be happy is to love. Unless you love, your life will flash by.
[silence]
Mrs. O'Brien:
[voice over] Do good to them. Wonder. Hope.
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Crew or equipment visible: When Mrs. O'Brien receives the telegram with the news of her son's death, she turns away from the front door and goes back into the house, the camera operator is reflected in the hall mirror.
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