Columbus

Columbus

2017 · 104 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.1 (478 votes)
Dir. Kogonada · Starring John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, Michelle Forbes, Rory Culkin, Parker Posey, Erin Allegretti · Music Marc Byrd
Drama

When a renowned architecture scholar falls suddenly ill during a speaking tour, his son Jin finds himself stranded in Columbus, Indiana - a small Midwestern city celebrated for its many significant modernist buildings. Jin strikes up a friendship with Casey, a young architecture enthusiast who works at the local library.

VIBE

A quiet, contemplative film that finds profound beauty in the mundane. It's a gentle exploration of connection, family, and the quiet awe inspired by modernist architecture, set against the serene backdrop of the American Midwest.

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