Now, Forager (2012) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2012 · 93 min · English

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Directed by

Jason Cortlund, Julia Halperin

Set against the backdrop of rural New Jersey, the film follows a couple who share a peaceful life foraging for wild mushrooms. Their idyllic existence is challenged when Regina pursues a career as a chef in a Manhattan restaurant, exchanging her traditional basket for a chef's hat. Lucien, her partner, clings to their nomadic lifestyle, determined to protect their free-spirited way of life. Over the course of a year, their differing ambitions create tension, ultimately testing the strength of their relationship and threatening to unravel their bond.