In the latest film starring the legendary Frank Langella, his character is confronted with one of the most difficult decisions a person has to face: the acceptance of death. Youth in Oregon, directed by Joel David Moore, follows his character who decides to be legally euthanized and takes a road trip with his son, played by Billy Crudup, to do so. While that may sound like a dour outing, Youth in Oregon looks to delicately inject a lighter tone amongst the darker drama.
With the film now arriving on DVD this week, we’re exclusively premiering the first ten minutes, which introduces our cast and sets up the catalyst for the road trip. We said in our review, “Youth in Oregon ultimately becomes a deeply affecting examination of decisions and goodbyes with a lasting final impact.” Also starring Christina Applegate, Josh Lucas, and Mary Kay Place, check out the clip below.
When 79-year-old curmudgeon Raymond (Langella) makes arrangements to be euthanized in Oregon, his family refuses to accept his decision. But when another family emergency arises, Raymond’s daughter Kate (Applegate) turns to her husband Brian (Crudup) for a little help. So Brian reluctantly volunteers to drive the cantankerous Raymond and his wine-loving wife Estelle (Kay Place) three-thousand miles to Oregon. Determined to change the old man’s mind before they reach the Beaver State, it becomes quickly apparent to Brian that convincing your father-in-law to keep living when he’s ready to check out is no simple task.
Youth in Oregon is now available on Digital HD and hits DVD on April 4.