The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East
The Sweet East

Utopia

The Sweet East

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This Partner Label release is distributed through Vinegar Syndrome's sister company OCN Distribution. Vinegar Syndrome had no part in, nor are responsible for, the restoration, extras, quality control or any content(s) of this release. We hope you enjoy our growing roster of Partner Labels and the expertise and curation brought to each release by their dedicated staff!

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Utopia is a film acquisitions, sales, and technology company with a ‘filmmaker first’ approach. Utopia focuses on creating new revenue and monetization opportunities, improving the direct-to-consumer experience, and helping filmmakers maintain a global presence. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing Utopia's brand new line of home video releases!

THE SWEET EAST is a picaresque journey through the cities and woods of the Eastern seaboard of the United States. Lillian, a high school senior from South Carolina, gets her first glimpse of the wider world on a class trip to Washington, D.C. Separated from her schoolmates, she embarks on a fractured road trip in search of America.

directed by: Sean Price Williams
starring: Talia Ryder, Earl Cave, Simon Rex, Ayo Edebiri, Jeremy O. Harris, Jacob Elordi, Rish Shah, Gibby Haynes, Peter Vack, Andy Milonakis
2022 / 104 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS HD-MA 5.1

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Cannes Premier photo gallery
  • New York Premier party photo gallery
  • New York Film Festival Q&A
  • Booklet with essay by film programmer Eric Allen Hatch
  • Audio Commentary with Director Sean Williams, writer Nick Pinkerton, and editor Stephen Gurewitz
  • Behind the scenes production diary
  • English SDH subtitles

*Exclusive The Sweet East bundle with comic zine, limited to 100 bundles. Sold out.

Overall rating: 4.597015 / 5 from 67 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Sweet East Blu-ray offers a captivating journey through the Eastern seaboard of the United States, featuring incredible cinematography and inspired political commentary. Customers praised the film's unique and intriguing narrative, along with the amazing performances, particularly by Talia Ryder. The release was highly appreciated, and additional features like the audio commentary and behind-the-scenes production diary added value.

Summary topics

  • Political Commentary: 10%
  • Film Quality: 27%
  • Acting Performances: 12%
  • Product Release: 10%

Review topics: ["looks","packaging","buy","movie","film","commentary","release","performances","debut","cinematography","characters","acting","satire","actress","extras","life","soundtrack","shot","watch","art"].

Review highlights

  • "Incredible cinematography, wild characters and funny and inspired political commentary." — Cameron C.
  • "Performances are amazing, fluid direction and staging." — Josh B.
  • "Very captivating performance by Talia Ryder, and excellent support acting, especially Simon Rex." — Ted A.

Reviews

Quite weird & quite good

"The lead actor is quite great and easy to follow through a somewhat nonsensical plot. Actually all the acting was quite great and it was visually stunning watch"

— Andrew B. (5/5)

Blows with the wind

"Really enjoyed this one, which was one of the better Partner Releases. It's kind of a road movie, goes by it's own whim, and isn't afraid of getting uncomfortable at times. recommended"

— Alex C. (5/5)

Going it in blind

"Wild and untamed. Beautiful cinematography. Watch it with visual delight"

— ShuehE W. (5/5)

Great release

"Pretty good atmospheric 35mm movie, need to watch again as didn’t understand it fully, might be better on rewatch, the extras make it worthwhile"

— Rohan J. (3/5)

deceptively surreal

"avoids the pitfalls that usually plague this type of modern movie. makes you feel things most movies can't"

— Jack B. (5/5)

Great satire with good extras

"Great satire with good extras"

— Jon W. (5/5)

So sweet

"Really like the artwork on this slip and hope they use this artist more"

— Scott D. (5/5)

Very strange kind of political

"Very strange kind of political satire. I really didn't know what was happening most of the time but I enjoyed it. The cinematography by Sean Price Williams is very nice and we get a very informative commentary too. Nice release."

— Bryan K. (5/5)

adventure time

"This film is great! Talia Ryder pinballs between extremists by accident, approaching each phase with a lie & no plan. Shot in wonderful, grainy 16mm, Utopia's disc captures the cinematography very well. Dry humor fans take note."

— Isaac W. (4/5)

Great movie

"Great movie"

— James A. (5/5)

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