Two old men fake being explorers, and honestly? It's weirdly beautiful.
Acting
Ferrer and Whitmore's chemistry is devastating — two legends at the end of their ropes.
Writing
Dialogue that understands how lonely men talk when nobody's watching.
Director
Bill Pohlad
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was José Ferrer's final film role; he died months after shooting wrapped. James Whitmore would outlive him by nearly two decades.
Bill Pohlad would later direct 'Love & Mercy' and produce 'Brokeback Mountain' — this tiny indie clearly taught him something about male intimacy.
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