The Loneliest Planet
Synopsis
Backpacking in the Caucasus Mountains, walking for hours, an engaged couple and their tour guide trade anecdotes and play games to pass the time, until a momentary misstep, that takes only two or three seconds, changes everything.
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THE LONELIEST PLANET - Official HD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-05
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Hani Furstenberg
Nica
Gael García Bernal
Alex
Bidzina Gujabidze
Dato
Lali Pitskhelauri
Tako Pitskhelauri
Ani Kushashvili
Kati Jamarjashvili
Nino Pitskhelauri
Khatia Kushashvili
Tsira Pitskhelauri
Amiran Gudushauri
Joni Khucishvili
Dato Tsiklauri
Lado Gudushauri
Gia Tsiklauri
Nino Jorjadze
Tamuna Sudjashvili
Dodo Sudjashvili
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$269K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Loktev
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Loktev, Tom Bissell
- Original Score
- Richard Skelton
- Original Title
- The Loneliest Planet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Georgian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $269K
- Production Studios
- Flying Moon Filmproduktion GmbH, Parts & Labor, van hoy/Knudsen Productions, Wild Invention, ARTE GEIE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Loktev
Julia Loktev, Tom Bissell
Richard Skelton
Inti Briones
Helge Albers, Jay Van Hoy, Marie Therese Guirgis, Lars Knudsen, Dallas Brennan Rexer
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Loktev
Writer
Julia Loktev
Director
Helge Albers
Producer
Jay Van Hoy
Producer
Marie Therese Guirgis
Producer
Lars Knudsen
Producer
Inti Briones
Director of Photography
Richard Skelton
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Loneliest Planet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Loneliest Planet about?
Backpacking in the Caucasus Mountains, walking for hours, an engaged couple and their tour guide trade anecdotes and play games to pass the time, until a momentary misstep, that takes only two or three seconds, changes everything.
Who directed The Loneliest Planet?
The Loneliest Planet was directed by Julia Loktev.
Who stars in The Loneliest Planet?
The principal cast of The Loneliest Planet includes Hani Furstenberg, Gael García Bernal, Bidzina Gujabidze, Lali Pitskhelauri, Tako Pitskhelauri.
When was The Loneliest Planet released and how long is it?
The Loneliest Planet was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did The Loneliest Planet make at the box office?
The Loneliest Planet grossed $269K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Loneliest Planet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Loneliest Planet was composed by Richard Skelton.