Bardo Blues

2017
1h 25m

IMDb RATING

5.6/10

125

YOUR RATING

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Drama Mystery

Story of a mentally ill young man attempting to come to grips with his haunting past by seeking solace and understanding in the unfamiliar Eastern culture of Thailand.Story of a mentally ill young man attempting to come to grips with his haunting past by seeking solace and understanding in the unfamiliar Eastern culture of Thailand.Story of a mentally ill young man attempting to come to grips with his haunting past by seeking solace and understanding in the unfamiliar Eastern culture of Thailand.

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

5.6/10

125

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 20 wins total

Videos2

Photos10

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User reviews14

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Featured reviews

9hootzie

Great Direction, Great Cinematography, Great Performances

Loved it. Such a dark journey into the heart and mind of a troubled dude. Loved the main guy and the sidekick guy. The direction and shots were beautiful. For such a big sense of scope, it felt like a really small and intimate movie and I think that's hard to pull off. Would highly recommend to anyone who's looking for a movie that will really make them think.

10marciakimpton

Bardo Blues Rocks

The last clip in the movie gives the the entire truth about this semi-autobiographical story about a writer /artist ,Jack Shore, who at 27 years old when he goes to Thailand in search of something only to find out in this surprise ending something very different. If you like mysteries or dramas or thrilled this film is for you!

10empiremgmt2003

What an powerful film

Saw this at the La Femme Film Fest and wow I was impressed. Totally unexpected ending, great acting and beautifully shot. I expect great things to come for this film. Good job guys! Really enjoyed-

8jjs-92397

High rating for cinematography and pacing

Definitely not a movie for everyone. The short scene shots, as well as the bouncing nature of conversation, contribute to a sense of confusion within the movie. And that's what it's about... without sharing too many details.

However, for someone who finds the premise, content and conclusion a bit jumbled, it might be somewhat of a stretch.

I'm glad I watched it.

10tiltsfanclub

Beautifully done. Vivid scenery

This movie is shot so beautifully it really makes Thailand come to life. Original story in locales that are unbelievable. The editing in this film is also really well done. It's no wonder it's already won a bunch of awards. Fantastic watch

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Trivia
Due to a travel scheduling error, the crew had to pay thousands of dollars out of their own pockets to be able to get the gear out of Singapore on the way to Thailand.

Quotes
Kazu: Life is just about repeating patterns until they're broken. Everything... is a reflection of your karma.

Crazy credits
The background of the credit sequence features the artwork of Graham Kimpton. He was the director's brother, an executive producer on the film, and suffered from mental illness. His battles inspired the writing and making of the movie.