Two Gates of Sleep

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Two Gates of Sleep

2010

1h 18m

Drama

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Two brothers journey upriver to honor their mother's final request.

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Robert Tumas

Slant Magazine

A sparse and meticulous ode to the ritual of family and the sometimes-perverse nature of the last request.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 4, 2011

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Neil Genzlinger

New York Times

The intent is perhaps some kind of dark tone poem, and the cinematography (by Jody Lee Lipes) is lovely. But oh, the tedium.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 31, 2011

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Andrew Schenker

Village Voice

Once the mother dies and the brothers' trip begins, the film becomes little more than a slow journey into banal observation.

Mar 29, 2011

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

A lyrical and evocative tale of familial bonds and brotherly rivalry that leaves a lasting and resonant impression.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 5, 2019

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Guy P

I saw this film at the London Film Festival in 2010 and I haven't stopped thinking about it since.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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Audience Member

i guess all conversation and dialogue summed up are just less than Flixster's description.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Although its motif of isolation is definite, it's haunting score and amazing cinematography add to refreshing nature shots. There's something special in the cast. Could have been shorter.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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laurent b

It's an intelligent, well-directed and photographed movie, but so boring...that I would say it's actually half-intelligent etc ^_^

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Alistair Banks Griffin

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Jack

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Ritchie Montgomery

Dr. Benjamin

Karen Young

Bess

Ross Francis

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Synopsis

Two brothers journey upriver to honor their mother's final request.

Director: Alistair Banks Griffin
Producer: Josh Mond, Andrew Renzi
Screenwriter: Alistair Banks Griffin
Production Co: Borderline Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 4, 2013
Runtime: 1h 18m

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