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The Elephant King

Rated R for sexual content, drug use, language and some violence.

R In Theaters 10/17/2008 , 92min.
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Plot & Details

Seth Grossman's psychological drama The Elephant King concerns two brothers who have very different outlooks on life. Jake Hunt is a scientist working in Thailand who, dissatisfied with much of his life, does little work and lives his life in a state of great excess. He invites his younger brother, Oliver, to visit. Even though the two have a strained relationship, Oliver accepts as he has been suffering from a severe depression. Oliver joins Jake in nights of excess, and falls in love with a girl whom Jake is paying to be nice to Oliver. As the threesome heads toward a tragic conclusion, each brother questions his own motivations for his actions. The Elephant King had its world premiere at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival.
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Genre(s): Drama,Romance
  • Run Time: 92min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 10/17/2008
  • DVD Release Date: 10/13/2009
  • Distributor(s): Unison Films
  • Director(s): Seth Grossman
  • Starring: Tate Ellington , Jonno Roberts , Florence Vanida Faivre , Ellen Burstyn , Josef Sommer
  • Themes: Americans Abroad,Sibling Relationships
  • Tone: Somber
  • Keywords: Thailand,bartender,brother,decadence,depression,relationship
  • Country of Origin: USA - Limited (10-17-2008)
  • Language: English
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