My Own Private Idaho (1991)
Release Year: 1991
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Mi mundo privado, Garotos de Programa, Mon Idaho, Das Ende der Unschuld, Mi Idaho privado
Director: Gus Van Sant
Writer: Gus Van Sant, William Shakespeare
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Laurie Parker
Companies: Fine Line Features, New Line Cinema
Genre: Buddy Film, Comedy, Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Lgbtq+, Road Movie
Budget: 2.500.000
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: cocaine, father son relationship, friendship, gay theme, generations conflict, hustler, idaho, incest, individual, lgbt, lost mother, male friendship, male prostitution, narcolepsy, parent child relationship, portland, oregon, poverty, prostitution, road trip, robbery, rome, italy, seattle, washington, sibling relationship, treasure, unrequited love
Story
In 'My Own Private Idaho,' Mike Waters (River Phoenix), a narcoleptic hustler from Portland, Oregon, and Scott Favor (Keanu Reeves), the rebellious son of the mayor, embark on a road trip together. Their journey takes them first to Seattle and then to Idaho in search of Mike's estranged mother. Along the way, they engage in prostitution for money and drugs, attracting the attention of a wealthy, sexually deviant benefactor.
Summary
'My Own Private Idaho' (1991) is a dramatic road film directed by Gus Van Sant, loosely based on Shakespeare's 'Henry IV.' The movie follows Mike Waters, a narcoleptic hustler, and Scott Favor, the mayor's son, as they navigate the gritty streets of Portland and Seattle, seeking Mike's lost mother. Their journey is marked by prostitution, robbery, and a search for identity. The film explores themes of friendship, male relationships, family dynamics, and the struggle against societal norms.
