Sweet Pickle
Sweet Pickle

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Sweet Pickle

2009
Movie
11 min
English

After 30 years of salt beef and baloney, the instinctively vegan Isabel hops a bay bus to the city supermarket. But a nosy stock boy, a cashier with his laminated flip book of produce codes could wreak havoc with her newfound confidence.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Rebecca JohnsonGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

This independent drama follows the life of Eleanor, a young woman who finds herself in a downward spiral after a series of personal setbacks. Living in a rundown apartment and struggling with unemployment, she grapples with her past while navigating a bleak present. Her journey explores themes of isolation, disillusionment, and the search for connection in challenging circumstances.

Critical Reception

Sweet Pickle received a limited release and garnered mixed to positive reviews, primarily for its raw performances and unflinching look at a character's struggles. Critics often highlighted the film's somber tone and indie aesthetic, with some praising its emotional depth and others finding its pacing slow.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jena Malone's committed and nuanced performance.

  • Noted for its gritty realism and exploration of difficult themes.

  • Criticized by some for its bleakness and deliberate pacing.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Los Angeles, aiming to capture a sense of urban decay that reflects the protagonist's state of mind.

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