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With an unfinished degree in the back of her mind and her sick mother in the forefront, Leigh's brain has begun to eat itself alive as the slow days pass in her childhood home. When she bumps into her old ex Cam, Leigh quickly makes a series of decisions that lead them on a camping trip. Beginning with intentions to seek repair for their tumultuous past relationship, the duo soon find themselves dredging up deep-seated wounds that never healed. Through the misplacement of Cam's dog, a trip on mushrooms, drunken nights by the bonfire baring their souls, late night stories, making up dumb songs, jealous arguments, the "vacation" becomes a constant guessing game of whether or not the two will find themselves back together, or never speaking again.

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Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter Mar 12, 2018
A winningly sharp Millennial riff on the greens of summer. Go to Full Review Alex Hudson Exclaim! Jul 18, 2020
5/10
Going to the woods without any plan for what to do once you get there is half the fun of camping. It does not, however, make for particularly gripping cinema. Go to Full Review Catherine Capellaro Isthmus (Madison, WI) Nov 22, 2019
This meditation on friendship sneaks up on the viewer, making it more than the sum of its parts. Go to Full Review Rob Thomas Capital Times (Madison, WI) Apr 23, 2019
3.5/4
It's a testament to the power of cinema that the Wisconsin-made film "Pet Names" makes going camping with your ex seem like a pretty fun idea. Go to Full Review Daniel Barnes Dare Daniel Nov 4, 2018
3.5/5
I felt like I was constantly on the verge of loving this observant comedy about ex-lovers reuniting for an impromptu camping trip. Go to Full Review Andy Crump The Playlist Oct 24, 2018
A
A deceptively simple effort, no frills, all impeccable craftsmanship, the kind of DIY indie film worth seeking out and savoring on the festival circuit. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Apr 29, 2019 hipster but charming See more Read all reviews
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Carol Brandt

Director

Jake Bradley

Davis

Mary Chuy

Park Ranger

Rene Cruz

Cam

Meredith Johnston

Leigh

Chelsea Norment

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Synopsis With an unfinished degree in the back of her mind and her sick mother in the forefront, Leigh's brain has begun to eat itself alive as the slow days pass in her childhood home. When she bumps into her old ex Cam, Leigh quickly makes a series of decisions that lead them on a camping trip. Beginning with intentions to seek repair for their tumultuous past relationship, the duo soon find themselves dredging up deep-seated wounds that never healed. Through the misplacement of Cam's dog, a trip on mushrooms, drunken nights by the bonfire baring their souls, late night stories, making up dumb songs, jealous arguments, the "vacation" becomes a constant guessing game of whether or not the two will find themselves back together, or never speaking again.
Director
Carol Brandt
Producer
Carol Brandt, Chris James Thompson
Screenwriter
Meredith Johnston
Production Co
Shaky Balloon Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 8, 2019
Runtime
1h 15m
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