Mutual Appreciation
| Mutual Appreciation | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Andrew Bujalski |
| Produced by |
Ethan Vogt Morgan Faust Dia Sokol |
| Written by | Andrew Bujalski |
| Starring |
Justin Rice Rachel Clift Seung-Min Lee Andrew Bujalski |
| Music by |
Justin Rice Kevin Micka Bishop Allen Omzo Matt & Mossy The Common Cold Brandon Patton |
| Cinematography | Matthias Grunsky |
| Edited by | Andrew Bujalski |
| Distributed by | Goodbye Cruel Releasing |
Release dates |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Mutual Appreciation is a 2005 independent film by Andrew Bujalski who previously directed Funny Ha Ha (2002). The script is primarily dialogue between a group of young people as they try to determine where they fit in the world. It is considered part of the mumblecore movement.
Plot
The principal characters are Lawrence, Ellie, Alan and Sara. Lawrence, a teaching assistant, and Ellie have been together for about a year. Lawrence loves Ellie, and she outwardly reciprocates while masking her doubts about their relationship. Sara is a radio disc jockey. She meets Alan, a former member of a band called The Bumblebees, at the radio station and invites him to her apartment.
Production
Shot in black-and-white, the film stars Justin Rice of the indie rock band Bishop Allen and features music from the band's debut album Charm School. Andrew Bujalski's previous film Funny Ha Ha starred Christian Rudder, also of Bishop Allen.
Cast
- Justin Rice — Alan
- Rachel Clift — Ellie
- Andrew Bujalski — Lawrence
- Seung-Min Lee — Sara
- Kevin Micka — Dennis
- Bill Morrison — Walter
- Pamela Corkey — Patricia
- Mary Varn — Rebecca
- Kate Dollenmayer — Hildy
External links
- Mutual Appreciation Site
- UK Site
- Manohla Dargis' review in The New York Times
- Mutual Appreciation at the Internet Movie Database