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Too Far to Go

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John Updike's short stories are the inspiration for this chronicle of a relationship's unraveling over time. After 20 tumultuous years of marriage, middle-aged couple Richard Maple (Michael Moriarty) and Joan Barlow Maple (Blythe Danner) are seeking a divorce. Despite the bliss of their 1950s marriage ceremony, their happiness suffers at the hands of domestic strife. Through flashbacks, the extent of their marital problems is revealed, ranging from various infidelities to frequent fights.

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Dwight Brown Sepia This film is a great cultural study, augmented by two fine actors and near-perfect direction. Aug 10, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews
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Fielder Cook

Director

Michael Moriarty

Richard Maple

Blythe Danner

Joan Barlow Maple

Glenn Close

Rebecca

Ken Kercheval

Jack Dennis

Josef Sommer

Henry
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Synopsis John Updike's short stories are the inspiration for this chronicle of a relationship's unraveling over time. After 20 tumultuous years of marriage, middle-aged couple Richard Maple (Michael Moriarty) and Joan Barlow Maple (Blythe Danner) are seeking a divorce. Despite the bliss of their 1950s marriage ceremony, their happiness suffers at the hands of domestic strife. Through flashbacks, the extent of their marital problems is revealed, ranging from various infidelities to frequent fights.
Director
Fielder Cook
Producer
Chris Schultz
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2020
Runtime
1h 40m