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Brian and Jack were inseparable; now they barely speak. Their formerly close-knit group has all but disbanded in the wake of encroaching adulthood. But when Jack tries to hang himself from a plant hook while house-sitting, he inadvertently triggers an impromptu reunion that brings the old gang back together and could change everything. Forever. Welcome to DAKOTA: friendship, fistfights, concussions, quarter-life crises, blow-ups, breakdowns, toy guns, telemarketing, love, lies, and breakfast - all in someone else's home. In this dark, offbeat comedy everyone comes together to examine what went wrong. Along the way, they may just remind each other what went right.

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    • Author: Ieslyaenn
    Firstly, in the leading half hour I felt like I was watching a student film with some semi-amateur lighting and a bit uneasy cutting, but after the first half hour of setting up the characters the style of editing and jump cuts really suited the film. More then anything the dialogue was amazing, very witty and the delivery was quite realistic. The way the friends sat together and the film intercut between each group of two friends in different areas of the same house was very smart and the fun dialogue really redeemed the film after what i found to be a bit of a weak opening.

    This is a great independent film and I wish Canada made more films like this (or more films in general). I work in the film industry and the problem is that Canadian producers don't take enough chances on films. Come on, let's make some good movies, we do have talent and as you can see we have more and more good actors coming out of country that we should be using in our films as well...
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    • Author: Stylish Monkey
    I great movies with real characters, best friends last forever. It has to be watched at least twice to be fully appreciated. Jack is a savvy character that has gone though a rough couple of years. He lost he best friend to a job in Vancouver and soon realizes that lye's run deep. Death, love and friendship play a huge roll in this movie that envelopes you with its quirky style. Each character is uniquely different and everyone who watches this movie will have at least one trait to represent with. It is filmed in a backwards style hence at least watching it twice is a must. It is at first confusing because the audience is not given details of the characters lives but rather has to figure them out as the movie progresses.

    Enjoy, I did...
  • Complete credited cast:
    Brendan Gall Brendan Gall - Brian
    Chad Donella Chad Donella - Jack (as Chad E. Donella)
    Tricia Lahde Tricia Lahde - Tilly
    Robert Kingston Robert Kingston - Doug
    Carrie Nicols Carrie Nicols - Jane
    James Cade James Cade - Alan Hawk
    Ryan V. Hays Ryan V. Hays - Chet Winderton
    Katie Crown Katie Crown - Melanie
    Kurt Smeaton Kurt Smeaton - Teddy
    Robert Scarborough Robert Scarborough - Reporter's Assistant
    Tiiu Tsao Tiiu Tsao - Restaurant Owner
    Johnny Goltz Johnny Goltz - Delivery Guy
    Josh Ingleby Josh Ingleby - Drug Addict
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