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Release Year2013
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes37
DirectorMatthew Porterfield
WritersAmy Belk, Matthew Porterfield
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsI Used to Be Darker
About I Used to Be Darker
When Taryn, a Northern Irish runaway, finds herself in trouble in Ocean City, MD, she seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore. But Kim and Bill have problems of their own: they’re trying to handle the end of their marriage gracefully for the sake of their daughter Abby, just home from her first year of college. A story of family revelations, looking for love and figuring out where to find it next.
Directed by Matthew Porterfield, I Used to Be Darker leans on a strong ensemble — Deragh Campbell, Hannah Gross, Ned Oldham — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2013.
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