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The good heart, Magnolia Pictures, Zik Zak Filmworks and Wild Bunch in association with Ex Nihlo, Forensic Films, Network Movies and ZDF/Arte, Nimbus Rights APS, Nordisk Film Shortcut and Palomar Pictures present a film by Dagu Kari ; produced by Skúli Fr. Malmquist, Thor S. Sigurjónsson ; written and directed by Dagur Kári

Label
The good heart, Magnolia Pictures, Zik Zak Filmworks and Wild Bunch in association with Ex Nihlo, Forensic Films, Network Movies and ZDF/Arte, Nimbus Rights APS, Nordisk Film Shortcut and Palomar Pictures present a film by Dagu Kari ; produced by Skúli Fr. Malmquist, Thor S. Sigurjónsson ; written and directed by Dagur Kári
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rated R ; for language and a disturbing image
Main title
The good heart
Medium
videorecording DVD
Responsibility statement
Magnolia Pictures, Zik Zak Filmworks and Wild Bunch in association with Ex Nihlo, Forensic Films, Network Movies and ZDF/Arte, Nimbus Rights APS, Nordisk Film Shortcut and Palomar Pictures present a film by Dagu Kari ; produced by Skúli Fr. Malmquist, Thor S. Sigurjónsson ; written and directed by Dagur Kári
Runtime
99
Summary
Jacques is the curmudgeonly owner of a gritty New York dive bar that serves as home to a motley assortment of professional drinkers. Jacques is determinedly drinking and smoking himself to death when he meets Lucas, a homeless young man who has already given up on life. Determined to keep his legacy alive, Jacques deems Lucas is a fitting heir and takes him under his wing, schooling him in the male-centric laws of his alcoholic clubhouse
Technique
live action