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Old Joy is about an impromptu reunion between two friends residing in Portland, Oregon. Both are in their early thirties and living lives that seem to be heading in different directions -- Mark (Daniel London) has started a family and is soon going to be a father, while Kurt (Will Oldham) is still single but enjoying a strong bond with his favorite pipe. Both are at the very bottom of the social ladder, barely making ends meets.

They decide to go on a camping roadtrip in the Oregon mountains in an effort to respark a friendship which seems to have gone in two separate directions. Their destination is a derelict natural hot springs spa somewhere off the map, a place literally and metaphorical Mark needs to go in order take the next steps in his life.

BD50, DVD9 | 1080p AVC, NTSC | 01:13:44 | 36.1 Gb + 7.21 Gb
Language: English
Subtitles: English

Director: Kelly Reichardt
Cast: Daniel London, Will Oldham, Tanya Smith
Country: USA
Genre: Drama

Extras:

• Daniel London and Will Oldham - in this new program, actors Daniel London and Will Oldham remember what it was like to work together with Kelly Reichardt during the production of Old Joy. The program was done for Criterion in 2019. In English, not subtitled. (23 min, 1080p).

• Kelly Reichardt - in this new video interview, Kelly Reichardt discusses her work as a director and the production of Old Joy. There are also some good observations about the style and atmosphere of the film, and the wonderful Lucy. The interview was conducted for Criterion in 2019. In English, not subtitled. (20 min, 1080p).

• Jonathan Raymond - writer Jonathan Raymond provided the short story that inspired Kelly Reichardt to shoot Old Joy. In this new interview, he recalls his collaboration with Kelly Reichardt and addresses some of the story's key themes. The interview was conducted for Criterion in 2019. In English, not subtitled. (11 min, 1080p).

• Peter Sillen - in this new video interview, cinematographer Peter Sillen discusses the challenges of making Old Joy with a small crew, low budget, and tight shooting schedule. The interview was conducted for Criterion in 2019. In English, not subtitled. (11 min, 1080p).