Characters & Themes
Box of Moonlight (1996) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1996 · 112 mins · English
- Directed by
- Tom DiCillo
- Starring
- Catherine Keener, John Turturro, Dermot Mulroney, Rica Martens, Robert Wightman, Sam Rockwell
Al Fountain, a middle‑aged electrical engineer on the brink of a mid‑life crisis, stretches a business‑trip return by renting a car and driving toward a lake from his childhood memories. His aimless trip leads him to Kid, a carefree young drifter who encourages Al to break free from routine, giving him a chance to unwind and rediscover enjoyment.
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