A Trip to Swadades
“The past is like a man whistling sayonara.”
Synopsis
Shot on black-and-white super-16mm, A Trip to Swadades tells the story of a 74-year-old ex-professor named Schweitzer Haas who, after many years of living away from Philadelphia, the city where he came of age, returns to visit his hermit brother Ezra who has perfected his freakish steel-trap memory. As a result, however, his apartment has become an unlivable and unsanitary place. He goes out to find some cleaning supplies, only to find himself lost in a city he no longer knows. By shear happenstance, he bumps into an old friend, a world-class cut-up, who takes him to a place of importance to their past. There, Schweitzer realizes he must reconcile with the brother he has not spoken to and has refused to understand for most of his life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Kremer
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Kremer
- Original Title
- A Trip to Swadades
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Kremer
Daniel Kremer
Aaron Hollander
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Kremer
Director
Daniel Kremer
Writer
Aaron Hollander
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Trip to Swadades
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What is A Trip to Swadades about?
Shot on black-and-white super-16mm, A Trip to Swadades tells the story of a 74-year-old ex-professor named Schweitzer Haas who, after many years of living away from Philadelphia, the city where he came of age, returns to visit his hermit brother Ezra who has perfected his freakish steel-trap memory. As a result, however, his apartment has become an unlivable and unsanitary place. He goes out to find some cleaning supplies, only to find himself lost in a city he no longer knows. By shear happenstance, he bumps into an old friend, a world-class cut-up, who takes him to a place of importance to their past. There, Schweitzer realizes he must reconcile with the brother he has not spoken to and has refused to understand for most of his life.
Who directed A Trip to Swadades?
A Trip to Swadades was directed by Daniel Kremer.
Who stars in A Trip to Swadades?
The principal cast of A Trip to Swadades includes Robert Swenson, Glenn Walsh, Stephen Hatzai, Kenneth McGregor, Katya Quinn-Judge.
When was A Trip to Swadades released and how long is it?
A Trip to Swadades was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.