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Major Arcana

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Major Arcana

Released Oct 9, 2020

1h 22m

Drama

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A carpenter (Ujon Tokarski) struggles to move beyond his troubled past when he returns to his hometown to mend relationships and finds solace in building a log cabin by hand. His plans are complicated when he reunites with Sierra (Tara Summers), a woman with whom he shares a difficult past, and he is forced to reconcile his old life with his new one.

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Thom Ernst

Original Cin

This quietly compelling film, thought weirdly titled (Google its Tarot card connection), convincingly charts a man moving beyond a legacy of addiction.

Nov 7, 2020

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Craig Takeuchi

Georgia Straight

In a time period without any shortage of troubles, it's therapeutic to watch someone attempt to build a new life out of the collapsed mess of an old one, regardless of whatever life unexpectedly throws in the way.

Oct 26, 2020

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Charles Koplinski

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There's an intimacy to this film that's difficult to achieve and the fly-on-the-wall aesthetic Melrod creates effectively underscores the power of Dink's plight and ultimately, the poignancy that develops around it. Quiet, but memorable.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Oct 16, 2020

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Lisa Trifone

Third Coast Review

When you're looking for ways to support your local cinema through a virtual rental, look to options other than Major Arcana.

Rated: 1/4

Oct 10, 2020

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Slight yet sharply observed, this evocative redemption story is more emotionally impactful than its easygoing vibe would suggest.

Oct 9, 2020

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Robert Horton

The Scarecrow

"Not the precious object it might first appear; the film has a goofed-up strain of humor and a great ear for hostile dialogue."

Rated: 3/4

Oct 9, 2020

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Joe G

I'm surprisingly impressed with the feeling I'm left with after watching this. There's a calm and somewhat spiritual enlightenment to this film. This one hit a deep chord through symbolic messages and the realness presented a connection with reconciling the past while discovering self dignity. Well directed and kept me engaged. Clever and fitting title as well... I enjoyed looking up the real tarot card meanings after, gives you more to think about.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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Mary M

This movie grabbed me from the beginning and never let go. I reveled in its slow, sumptuous tempo and elegantly quiet pace. Talented cast, incredible music—-something almost sacred about this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/09/23

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george m

Don't waste your time watching this film. Kept waiting for it to make some sense, or even go somewhere, and it just didn't ever get there. If you want to get depressed, watch this film. It's a dog, it's 88 minutes of your life that you can never get back.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

A carpenter (Ujon Tokarski) struggles to move beyond his troubled past when he returns to his hometown to mend relationships and finds solace in building a log cabin by hand. His plans are complicated when he reunites with Sierra (Tara Summers), a woman with whom he shares a difficult past, and he is forced to reconcile his old life with his new one.

Director: Josh Melrod
Producer: Sarah Brennan Kolb, Alan Oxman, Tara Summers, Ujon Tokarski, Teo Zagar
Screenwriter: Josh Melrod
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: General Store Films, Tal Vez Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 9, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 6, 2020
Runtime: 1h 22m

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