Woody Adjacent - Christian Slater, Robin Tunney - Julian Po (1997)

Back for another film discussion.. and this time we are diving back into the realm of lesser known films for what some consider to be a hidden gem and others a complete waste of time... lets see what we think aye?

 

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In Julian Po (1997) Christian Slater portrays the title character, Julian, a depressed and directionless man who travels to a small, seemingly uneventful town.

 

Upon arrival, Julian rents a room at a boarding house. However, the townsfolk quickly become suspicious of him, initially viewing him as a potential criminal or con artist.

 

Things take an unexpected turn when Julian reveals possible suicidal intentions. Instead of the expected reaction, the townspeople become strangely fascinated and even sympathetic. They shower him with freebies and unsolicited advice, turning him into a local celebrity of sorts.

 

Enter Sarah (Robin Tunney), a beautiful and mysterious woman who claims she's been waiting her entire life for Julian. Her presence reignites a spark of life and hope within him, leading to a passionate connection, but hope may very well turn into tragedy as this small town runs wild with the celebrity and fanfare of their new visitor.

 

Please check the links below for full cast information and other interesting things about the film

 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Po

 

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119429/

 

Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/julian_po

 

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