Still from Medicine for Melancholy — Medicine for Melancholy (2008) — Barry JenkinsPhotographed by James Laxton

Barry Jenkins

Medicine for Melancholy

Name: Medicine for Melancholy
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2008
Duration: 88 min

United States / English / 2008 / 1h 28m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Romance

Criterion Collection: Spine №1183
Letterboxd: 3.33/5·9.5K ratings·2.9K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Waking from a one-night stand that neither remembers, Micah and Joanne find themselves wandering the streets of San Francisco, sharing coffee and conversation and searching for a deeper connection.

Credits

Crew

DirectorBarry Jenkins

WriterBarry Jenkins

CinematographerJames Laxton

EditorNat Sanders

ProducerJustin Barber

Cast

Wyatt Cenacas Micah

Tracey Hegginsas Jo

Elizabeth Ackeras Housing Rights Committee Member

Melissa Bisagnias Cassandra Jay

DeMorge Brownas MOAD (voice)

Powell DeGrangeas Housing Rights Committee Member

Chida Emekaas Housing Rights Committee Member

John Friedbergas Housing Rights Committee Member

Dana Juliusas Housing Rights Committee Member

Ondine Kilkeras Housing Rights Committee Member

Tommi Avicolli Meccaas Housing Rights Committee Member

Erin Klenowas Museum Staffer

Brent Weinbachas Waiter

John Thurgoodas Loft Dude

Viktor Mikshanskyas Cabby

Emily Taplinas Gallery Receptionist

Paul Paulas DJ 1

Pink Panzeras DJ 2

Phrengren Oswaldas DJ 3

Salvadoras Taco Man

Medicine for Melancholy

Synopsis

Credits

Crew

Cast

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