Going Back

About This Movie

Going Back is this interesting little drama from '84 that captures that transitional summer before adulthood hits. Set in '64, you’ve got these two friends, Brice and Cleveland, escaping suburban life for a taste of freedom in the countryside. The pacing feels almost nostalgic, like the slow, lazy days of summer. Jack Bodell, the farmer they meet, adds this quiet weight to the story—his loneliness resonates with the boys in unexpected ways. There’s a rawness to the performances, especially in how they navigate friendship and emerging identities against a backdrop of rural life. The practical effects are minimal, but the atmosphere created through cinematography really pulls you in. It’s all about those moments of quiet reflection and the bittersweet feeling of growing up. Worth a watch, for sure.

Explores the complexities of friendship during adolescence.Captures the essence of a simpler, slower-paced life.The atmosphere evokes nostalgia and introspection.