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Lost River

Lost River

Dive deep into the underwater town.

20155.71h 35m

Overview

Billy, a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery if their family is to survive.

Directed by Ryan Gosling
Written by Ryan Gosling
Produced by Ryan Gosling, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $45K

Top Cast

Christina Hendricks

Christina Hendricks

Billy

Iain De Caestecker

Iain De Caestecker

Bones

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

Rat

Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes

Cat

Matt Smith

Matt Smith

Bully

Ben Mendelsohn

Ben Mendelsohn

Dave

Reda Kateb

Reda Kateb

Cab Driver

Barbara Steele

Barbara Steele

Belladonna

L

Landyn Stewart

Franky

Rob Zabrecky

Rob Zabrecky

MC

Themes & Keywords

gas stationpsychopathdemolitionsurrealismrural areacurselost cityhouse of horrorsdesolationneo-noir

About Lost River

Lost River is a drama, fantasy, thriller film released in 2015 exploring themes of gas station, psychopath, demolition, surrealism, rural area, curse. Directed by Ryan Gosling, it stars Christina Hendricks, Iain De Caestecker, Saoirse Ronan. Billy, a single mother of two, is led into a macabre underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery if their family is to survive.

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