I Used to Be Darker
Synopsis
When Taryn, a Northern Irish runaway, finds herself in trouble in Ocean City, MD, she seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore. But Kim and Bill have problems of their own: they’re trying to handle the end of their marriage gracefully for the sake of their daughter Abby, just home from her first year of college. A story of family revelations, looking for love and figuring out where to find it next.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Porterfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Amy Belk, Matthew Porterfield
- Original Title
- I Used to Be Darker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Steady Orbits, The Hamilton Film Group, Nomadic Independence Pictures, Strand Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Porterfield
Amy Belk, Matthew Porterfield
Jeremy Saulnier
Marc Vives
Steve Holmgren, Ryan Zacarias, Eric Bannat, Jane Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Porterfield
Director
Amy Belk
Writer
Matthew Porterfield
Writer
Steve Holmgren
Producer
Marc Vives
Editor
Ryan Zacarias
Producer
Jeremy Saulnier
Director of Photography
Eric Bannat
Producer
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What is I Used to Be Darker about?
When Taryn, a Northern Irish runaway, finds herself in trouble in Ocean City, MD, she seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore. But Kim and Bill have problems of their own: they’re trying to handle the end of their marriage gracefully for the sake of their daughter Abby, just home from her first year of college. A story of family revelations, looking for love and figuring out where to find it next.
Who directed I Used to Be Darker?
I Used to Be Darker was directed by Matthew Porterfield.
Who stars in I Used to Be Darker?
The principal cast of I Used to Be Darker includes Deragh Campbell, Hannah Gross, Ned Oldham, Kim Taylor, Nicholas Petr.
When was I Used to Be Darker released and how long is it?
I Used to Be Darker was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.