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World Traveler
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Wikipedia article
'World Traveler' is a 2001 Canadian-American drama film written and directed by Bart Freundlich, and starring Billy Crudup and Julianne Moore. It was screened at the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival.
Premise
The plot concerns a restless New Yorker named Cal who one day drives off into the open road, leaving his wife and infant son behind, and, along the way, meets a number of unusual characters.[http://allmovie.com/work/world-traveler-255275 AllMovie] The film uses numerous songs by Willie Nelson.
Cast
*Billy Crudup ... Cal
*Julianne Moore ... Dulcie
*Cleavant Derricks ... Carl
*Liane Balaban ... Meg
*David Keith ... Richard
*Mary McCormack ... Margaret
*Karen Allen ... Delores
*James LeGros ... Jack
*Francie Swift ... Joanie
Production
Filming took place in Alabama, Florida, and the Oregon towns of Pacific City and Enterprise.
Reception
The film has a 34% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes, based on 67 reviews, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Heavy symbolism and an repulsive lead character make 'World Traveler' seem like a long trip".
References
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